My Perspectives on Flowers for Algernon

How does Charlie discover that the effects of his operation will not last?

• He sees changes in Algernon

• He sees changes in himself.

• He overhears the doctor.

• Miss Kinnian tells him.

Which statement best describes the relationship between Charlie and Miss Kinnian?

• He likes her, but he is suspicious of her motives.

• She tries to be detached because she knows the experiment is unlikely to succeed.

• They have a warm, friendly relationship, and Charlie trusts her.

• She is not his friend, because she is a cold scientist.

Which of the following does Charlie begin to recognize as he progresses?

• He realizes he loves the girl with whom he works but sees her as inferior to him.

• He realizes he is now more intelligent than both of the doctors who performed the experiment.

• He realizes he will one day achieve his dream: space travel and the scientific advancements.

• He realizes that he will only be intelligent enough to get a high school diploma.

What event changes the relationship Charlie has with Algernon? 

• Algernon beats Charlie in the maze. 

• Dr. Nemur lets Charlie take Algernon home as a pet. 

• Algernon only eats gluten free food now. 

• Charlie finally beats Algernon in the maze. 

In “Flowers for Algernon,” why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They believe that he is motivated to try to learn.

• They see that he has bonded with Algernon.

• They realize that he is the only person who is willing to participate.

In “Flowers for Algernon,” why do Charlie’s fellow workers want him fired?

• They become jealous of Charlie's good fortune.

• They think that Charlie has begun lying and stealing.

• They become frightened by Charlie and distrustful of his new intelligence.

Which phrase best describes Charlie at the end of “Flowers for Algernon”?

• sad but hopeful

• relieved but bitter

• angry and threatening

In “Flowers for Algernon,” Charlie feels happy and excited when he hears that 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.

What is the primary theme explored in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• A) The struggle for power

• B) The pursuit of knowledge and its consequences

• C) The importance of friendship

• D) The conflict between nature and nurture

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'Flowers for Algernon' to show Charlie's progress?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Flashback

• C) First-person narrative

• D) Symbolism