Exploring Progress Reports 7-8 of Flowers For Algernon

Why does Charlie dislike Algernon?

• Because Algernon is his friend

• Because Algernon is a cat

• Because Algernon always beats him in races

• Because Algernon is a doctor

What does Dr. Strauss tell Charlie about the tests?

• He can skip them if he wants

• He never has to take them again

• They are not important

• He has to take them over again sometimes

Why is Charlie glad to go back to work?

• He wants to avoid the hospital

• He misses his job and friends

• He needs more money

• He dislikes learning

What does Dr. Strauss say about the progress reports?

• Charlie should write them once a month

• Charlie should stop writing them

• Charlie should write them only when something special happens

• Charlie should write them every day

What do Charlie's coworkers mean when they say 'pulled a Charlie Gordon'?

• They are complimenting him

• They are making fun of him

• They are asking for help

• They are giving him a nickname

Why does Charlie not understand why his name is used in a derogatory way?

• He thinks he is very smart

• He never lost any packages

• He is new at the job

• He is friends with everyone

What does Dr. Strauss give Charlie to help him get smarter?

• A new set of tests

• A device that looks like a television

• A computer

• A book

What does Charlie think about the device Dr. Strauss gives him?

• He is skeptical and thinks it won't work

• He thinks it will work immediately

• He is excited to use it

• He thinks it is a toy

Why does Charlie struggle with the device?

• It is broken

• It makes too much noise during the day

• It keeps him awake all night

• It is too complicated to use

What does Charlie learn about the hospital?

• It is actually a school

• It is actually a laboratory

• It is a place for animals

• It is a new factory