Flowers for Algernon Quiz 1

What does Charlie Gordon hope to gain from the operation?

• Wealth

• Intelligence

• Strength

• A new job

What is the first test Charlie takes?

• A math test

• A reading test

• The Rorschach (inkblot) test

• A physical endurance test

Who recommends Charlie for the experiment?

• Dr. Nemur

• His boss at the factory

• Miss Kinnian

• His best friend

How does Charlie feel after taking the Rorschach test?

• Confident

• Nervous and confused

• Excited to learn more

• Angry at the doctors

Why does Charlie race against Algernon?

• To test his speed

• To see if the operation is working

• To entertain the scientists

• To impress Miss Kinnian

What does Dr. Strauss give Charlie to help him learn while he sleeps?

• A special book

• A tape recorder

• A small television-like machine

• A journal

How do Charlie’s coworkers treat him before the operation?

• They encourage him to do better

• They secretly make fun of him

• They admire his intelligence

• They ignore him completely

What does it mean when Charlie hears people say “pulling a Charlie Gordon”?

• Doing something intelligent

• Running a race

• Making a foolish mistake

• Being kind to others

What happens when Charlie goes to a bar with Joe Carp and Frank Reilly?

• They celebrate his success

• They get into a fight

• They make fun of him and leave him alone

• Charlie meets Miss Kinnian

Why does Charlie leave his job at the factory?

• He gets promoted

• His coworkers sign a petition against him

• He decides to become a scientist

• He is offered a better job elsewhere