Exploring Character and Themes in Flowers
Authored by Thomas Reese
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes how Charlie’s relationship with his coworkers at the bakery changes in the middle portion of "Flowers for Algernon"?
They become more supportive as he gets smarter.
They grow distant and uncomfortable around him.
They ignore him completely from the start.
They try to help him with his work more often.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What theme is most evident when Charlie realizes that people have been laughing at him rather than with him?
The importance of friendship
The pain of self-awareness
The value of hard work
The dangers of technology
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which motif is repeated in the middle section to highlight Charlie’s changing intelligence?
Flowers and gardens
Labyrinths and mazes
Clocks and time
Books and reading
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase “I felt like a ghost at my own party” most likely mean as used by Charlie in the story?
He was invisible to everyone.
He was the center of attention.
He felt out of place and disconnected.
He was haunting his friends.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Summarize the main event that causes Charlie to question the intentions of Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss.
He overhears them arguing about his progress.
He finds out they are using him for their own gain.
He sees them celebrating his success.
He reads about their experiment in the newspaper.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Charlie decide to distance himself from Miss Kinnian in the middle of the story?
He is angry with her.
He fears hurting her as his intelligence grows.
She asks him to leave her alone.
He wants to focus on his work.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains why Charlie is fascinated by Algernon’s behavior in the maze?
He wants to beat Algernon in a race.
He sees Algernon as a reflection of his own progress.
He is afraid of mice.
He thinks Algernon is smarter than the scientists.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
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