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Flowers for Algernon

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
"Flowers for Algernon" is written in the form of a
a)

journal.

b)
poem.
c)
drama.
d)
screenplay.
2.
In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie's main problem is that he is
a)
mentally disadvantaged.
b)
missing a leg.
c)
visually impaired.
d)
hearing impaired.
3.

In "Flowers for Algernon", the most obvious sign of Charlie's problem in the journal is 

a)
the anger he expresses toward everyone.
b)
the misspellings.
c)
his many references to wheelchairs.
d)
his many references to Dr. Strauss.
4.
At first, the inkblot tests the doctors ask Charlie to perform in "Flowers for Algernon" prove to be
a)
helpful.
b)
useless.
c)
humorous.
d)
illegal.
5.
Early in "Flowers for Algernon" it is evident that Charlie is
a)
completely unaware of his condition.
b)
unable to communicate with others.
c)
fully aware of his condition.
d)
faking his condition.
6.
In "Flowers for Algernon", Algernon is 
a)
one of the doctors.
b)
one of Charlie's coworkers.
c)
an orderly at the hospital.
d)
a mouse.
7.

In "Flowers for Algernon", having Charlie race against Algernon shows that the doctors can be

a)

funny.

b)

helpful.

c)

strange.

d)

cruel.

8.

In "Flowers for Algernon", which of the following best captures the nature of Charlie's relationship with Miss Kinnian early in the story, before the operation?

a)

Suspicious

b)

Romantic

c)

Warm

d)

Distant

9.
Which word best summarizes Charlie's feelings about the operation he is going to undergo in "Flowers for Algernon"? 
a)
Fear
b)

Skepticism

c)
Delight
d)
Resentment
10.
In "Flowers for Algernon", throughout the story, the author is able to convey the personalities of the other characters by portraying them through
a)
Charlie's reactions to them.
b)
stage directions.
c)
their own words.
d)

an introduction to the journal.

11.

Who is Mrs. Flynn?

a)

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's landlady.

b)

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's girlfriend.

c)

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's mother.

d)

Mrs. Flynn is Charlie's boss.

12.
Based on Charlie's reactions to the two doctors, which of the following statements best summarizes their contrasting personalities?
a)
Dr. Nemur is kinder to Charlie than Dr. Strauss.
b)
Dr. Strauss is kinder to Charlie than Dr. Nemur.
c)
The doctors are equally kind to Charlie.
d)
The doctors are equally unkind to Charlie.
13.

The success of the operation in "Flowers for Algernon" is most evident in

a)

Charlie's entry into Boston College.

b)

Charlie's ability to read an eye chart.

c)

Charlie's rapid improvement in spelling and grammar in the journal.

d)

Charlie's quick rise to chief administrator at the hospital.

14.
As Charlie's condition improves in "Flowers for Algernon", he loses his job at the factory because of his coworkers' 
a)
strike.
b)
jealousy.
c)
kindness.
d)
dishonesty.
15.
In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie discovers that the benefits of the operation will be temporary by observing
a)
the reactions of the doctors.
b)
the growing coldness of Miss Kinnian.
c)
the behavior of Algernon.
d)
his feet.
16.

Who is Miss Kinnian?

a)

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's co-worker.

b)

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's landlady.

c)

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's teacher.

d)

Miss Kinnian is Charlie's nurse.

17.

Which of the following sentences best expresses one of the themes of "Flowers for Algernon"?

a)

Innocence and feeble-mindedness go together.

b)

Science and technology promise unlimited benefits for humanity's future.

c)

For every benefit of science and technology, there can be an unexpected drawback.

d)

Cruelty towards animals and people is an inevitable part of scientific research.

18.

From the content of this passage, how would you define the meaning of ward off?


The boy cowered as if he expected to be struck and threw up his arms as if to ward off the blow.

a)

Invite

b)

Suffer

c)

Soften

d)

Turn aside

19.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to tangible?

a)

Spicy

b)

Touchable

c)

Invisible

d)

Breakable

20.

Which of the following words or phrases is most nearly opposite in meaning to illiteracy?

a)

Legality

b)

Ability to read

c)

Athletic ability

d)

Mental disadvantage

21.

What does obscure mean?

a)

Obscure means a science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes.

b)

Obscure means to conceal or hide.

c)

Obscure means to give evidence to prove (an argument or statement) false.

d)

Obscure means none of the above.

22.

What does introspective mean?

a)

Introspective means the inability to read and write.

b)

Introspective means a ghost; frightening image.

c)

Introspective means outward looking; thoughtless.

d)

Introspective means none of the above

23.

How old is the narrator?

a)

The narrator is 57 years old.

b)

The narrator is 47 years old.

c)

The narrator is 27 years old.

d)

The narrator is 37 years old.

24.

What is the setting for "Flowers for Algernon"?

a)

The setting for "Flowers for Algernon" is New York between March 5 and July 28, 1965.

b)

The setting for "Flowers for Algernon" is Boston between March 6 and July 29, 1965.

c)

The setting for "Flowers for Algernon" is New York between March 10 and July 4, 1965.

d)

The setting for "Flowers for Algernon" is Boston between March 9 and July 1, 1965.

25.

What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?

a)

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is first-person, from Charlie's point of view.

b)

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view.

c)

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is third person, includes thoughts of all characters.

d)

The point of view of "Flowers for Algernon" is third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian.

26.

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

a)

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he shows that he has a strong imagination.

b)

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he shows that he has a violent temper.

c)

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he loses to Algernon.

d)

During Charlie's first inkblot test, he fails to see things in the ink.

27.

Why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

a)

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because they feel he is motivated to try to learn.

b)

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because he is the only person willing to try it.

c)

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because they see that he has bonded with Algernon.

d)

The doctors use Charlie in their experiment because they know he needs a better job.

28.

Where does Charlie work and what does he do?

a)

Charlie works as a janitor in a bakery.

b)

Charlie works as a boxboy at a grocery store.

c)

Charlie works as a mechanic at an auto body shop.

d)

Charlie works as a janitor at plastic box factory.

29.

Which of the following means "indication of future events."

a)

Guessing

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Conclusion

30.

Daniel Keyes is the author of Flowers for Algernon.

a)

True

b)

False