Flowers for Algernon - Comprehension Questions

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

• 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 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.

• They resent Charlie for damaging the factory and making their jobs harder.

In 'Flowers for Algernon,' what is one aspect of the text that shows Charlie is returning to his old condition?

• He learns German.

• He says he hates Algernon.

• He starts to spell badly again.

• He asks Miss Kinnian to dinner.

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

• sad but hopeful

• relieved but bitter

• angry and threatening

• proud and conceited

Which of these situations would most likely arouse suspicion?

• You are running late for school, and your little sister is ready to go.

• You are studying for a test, and your little sister is working on her homework.

• Your piece of cake is missing, and your little sister has chocolate stains on her shirt.

• Your piano recital is on Saturday, and your little sister has invited two of her friends to attend.

If a person’s vision experiences deterioration, what is happening to the person?

• The person’s vision is improving.

• The person’s vision is becoming worse.

• The person’s vision is remaining the same.

• The person’s vision is unable to be tested.

What kind of behavior would be most typical of someone who is introspective?

• warm, outgoing friendliness

• consistent disobedience

• thoughtful self-analysis

• heartbreaking sorrow

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.

Identify the choice that best answers the question. Choose the conclusion a reader can most accurately draw from this excerpt from 'Flowers for Algernon.' They called the mouse Algernon. Algernon was in a box with a lot of twists and turns like all kinds of walls and they gave me a pencil and a paper with lines and lots of boxes. On one side it said START and on the other side it said FINISH. They said it was amazed and that Algernon and me had the same amazed to do. I dint see how we could have the same amazed if Algernon had a box and I had a paper but I dint say nothing.

• The doctors find Charlie amazing.

• Charlie finds Algernon amazing.

• Algernon is running in a maze.

• Algernon is able to read.

From what point of view is 'Flowers for Algernon' told?

• first person, from Charlie’s point of view

• first person, from Charlie’s doctors’ point of view

• third person, telling the thoughts of many characters

• third person, telling the thoughts of just Charlie and Miss Kinnian