Flowers for Algernon March

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie discovers that the benefits of the operation will be temporary by observing

• the reactions of the doctors.

• the growing coldness of Miss Kinnian.

• the behavior of Algernon.

• his feet.

What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is first-person, from Charlie's point of view.

• The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view.

• The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is third person, includes thoughts of all characters.

• The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian.

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• During Charlie's first inkblot test, he shows that he has a strong imagination.

• During Charlie's first inkblot test, he shows that he has a violent temper.

• During Charlie's first inkblot test, he loses to Algernon.

• During Charlie's first inkblot test, he fails to see things in the ink.

Daniel Keyes is the author of Flowers for Algernon.

• True

• False

From the content of this passage, how would you define the meaning of ward off?

The boy cowered as if he expected to be struck and threw up his arms as if to ward off the blow.

• Invite

• Suffer

• Soften

• Turn aside

What does obscure mean?

• Obscure means a science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes.

• Obscure means to conceal or hide.

• Obscure means to give evidence to prove (an argument or statement) false.

• Obscure means none of the above.

In "Flowers for Algernon," what happens during Charlie's first inkblot test? (March 6)

• He sees many pictures in the inkblot.

• He cannot see any pictures in the inkblot.

• He shows he has an extremely violent temper.

• He performs badly compared to Algernon.

In "Flowers for Algernon," why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment? (March 8)

• Charlie has bonded with Algernon.

• Charlie is motivated to try to learn.

• Charlie can get a better job if his skills improve.

• Charlie is the only person who is willing to participate.

What conclusion about Charlie is most clearly supported by this excerpt from the first section of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• He cannot control his temper.

• He has below-average intelligence.

• He sees and hears things that are not there.

• He cannot hold down a job and support himself.

In “Flowers for Algernon,” what is the main reason that Charlie wants to increase his intelligence?

• He is very competitive and wants to beat Algernon when they are tested.

• He knows that he is different and wants to be more like other people.

• He wants to please Miss Kinnian and is afraid he will disappoint her.

• He is a lonely person with no close friends or social life.