Flowers for Algeron Part 2

As Charlie grows smarter, what is happening to him socially?

• He is alienated and lonely.

• He is making a lot more friends.

• He and Bert become best friends.

• He becomes closer with Joe Carp.

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In “Flowers for Algernon,” which of these themes are best supported by the allusion that the character named Fanny makes to the biblical story of Eve and the tree of knowledge in the entry for April 30? Choose two options.

• It is wrong to want something that you don’t already have.

• Nature is a source of spiritual comfort to human beings.

• People should not try to change what God has created.

• Change can be unexpectedly frightening.

• Knowledge can be very powerful.

In "Flowers for Algernon," why do Charlie's fellow workers want him fired? (April 30)

• 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.

What happened at Charlie's workplace?

• Mr. Donnegan named him Employee of the Month
• Joe and Frank broke one of the machines, and Charlie fixed it before Mr. Donnegan found out.
• Workers signed a petition against Charlie continuing to work in the factory.
• Charlie announced that mopping the floor was "beneath his pay grade."

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The story is told from _______ point-of- view.

• Charlie's

• Miss Kinnian's

• Dr. Nemur's

• Dr. Strauss'

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Charlie attends night school for slow adults to try to get smarter before the surgery.

• True

• False

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According to the text, what are the potential risks of the surgery? (Select all that apply.)

• the patient could lose his memory
• the patient might die
• the results won't last long
• the surgery might not work
• the patient's personality could change

What "gift" does Strauss give to Charlie?

• a tv that Charlie is supposed to turn on at night before he goes to sleep
• a book to read to help him get smarter
• a cage for Algernon to stay in when he's not at the lab
• a journal to write down his thoughts

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During what time period is this story taking place?

• 1965

• 1981

• 2000

• 1935

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How old is the main character in this story?

• 13

• 21

• 37

• 52

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