What is the turning point in the plot of Flowers for Algernon?

When Charlie realizes his intelligence increase is temporary

When Charlie moves to a new city

Describe the initial intelligence level of the protagonist, Charlie Gordon.

Genius level, with an IQ of 160.

How does the experiment to increase intelligence impact Charlie's relationships with others?

The experiment changes some of his relationships for the better...at first.

The experiment causes Charlie to have better relationships with others

The experiment has no impact on Charlie's relationships

The experiment causes Charlie to have more superficial relationships

Discuss the significance of Algernon in the story.

Algernon's character foreshadows what will happen to Charlie.

Algernon's presence is insignificant

Algernon's character has no impact on the story

Algernon is a minor character with no relevance

Explain the role of Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur in Charlie's transformation.

Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are scientists.

Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are Charlie's neighbors

Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are Charlie's teachers

Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur are Charlie's childhood friends

How does the writing style change as Charlie's intelligence increases?

The writing style changes from simple and grammatically incorrect to more sophisticated, and grammatically correct.

The writing style changes from complex to simple as Charlie's intelligence increases.

The writing style remains consistent throughout the story.

The writing style becomes more poetic and descriptive.

Describe the resolution of the story and its impact on the reader.

The resolution of the story provides closure and can evoke emotions or thoughts in the reader.

The resolution of the story has no impact on the reader.

The resolution of the story is predictable and boring.

The resolution of the story is left ambiguous, confusing the reader.

Why does Charlie become suspicious of people?

The people he thinks are his friends, aren't.

The scientists lied to him about the Rorschach test.

His landlord stops bringing him meals.

In Flowers for Algernon, what happens in Charlie's first inkblot test?

He cannot see any pictures in the inkblots

He sees many pictures in the inkblots

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?

They believe he is motivated to try to learn.

They see that he has bonded with Algernon.

They know he can get a better job if his skills improve.

They realize he is the only person willing to participate.

From what point of view is Flowers for Algernon told?

first person from Charlie's point of view

first person from Charlie's doctor's point of view

third person, telling the thoughts of many characters

third person telling the thoughts of just Charlie and Miss Kinnian

Charlie feels happy and excited when he hears he will have the operation. How does the point of view of the story affect the way readers learn about his feelings?

The story is told by Charlie, so readers hear about his feelings directly from him.

The story is told by Charlie but readers must guess how Charlie feels.

The story is told by a narrator, so readers get an outsider's explanation of Charlie's feelings.

The story is told by doctor Nemur, so readers learn what the tests show about Charlie's feelings.

What is the main theme of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

The treatment of the mentally disabled

The impact of technology on society

How does Charlie's writing change as his intelligence increases?

It becomes more detailed and complex

What is the significance of the title 'Flowers for Algernon'?

It symbolizes the temporary nature of Charlie's intelligence

It refers to a gift Charlie gives to Algernon

It is the name of a scientific experiment

It is a metaphor for Charlie's growth

What is the outcome of the experiment on Charlie?

He returns to his original state

He becomes permanently intelligent

Flowers for Algernon

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the protagonist of the story?

Miss Kinnian

Dr. Strauss

Algernon

Charlie Gordon

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is Miss Kinnian?

Charlie's girlfriend

Charlie's mother

Charlie's night school teacher

Charlie's childhood sweetheart

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is Algernon?

a mouse

a mouse who has had the same operation as Charlie

Charlie's arch nemesis

Charlie's best friend

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Charlie's IQ at the beginning of the story?

150

below average

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens to Algernon in May and June?

Algernon becomes hostile, and his brain deteriorates. Finally, he dies.

Charlie loses the extra intelligence he had gained through the operation

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How are Charlie and Algernon the same?

They are both Pisces

they have both had the operation

they are both geniuses

they both use extrinsic motivation

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the PRIMARY conflict in the story Flowers for Algernon?

PERSON VS PERSON (external)

PERSON VS SELF (internal)

PERSON VS SOCIETY (external)

PERSON VS NATURE (external)

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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