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Flowers For Algernon PR 1-10

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What writing format does the story take or use?
a)
medical reports by the doctors
b)
progress reports by Charlie
c)
diary entries by Miss Kinnian
d)
job reports by Charlie's boss
2.
What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon"?
a)
He has below-normal intelligence.
b)
He sees and hears things that are not there.
c)
He cannot control his temper.
d)
He cannot hold down a job and support himself
3.

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

Early in "Flowers for Algernon" it is evident that Charlie is

a)

completely unaware of his condition.

b)

unable to communicate with others.

c)

somewhat aware of his condition.

d)

faking his condition.

5.
What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?
a)
He shows that he has a strong imagination.
b)
He shows that he has a violent temper
c)
He loses to Algernon
d)
He fails to see things in the ink
6.
Why  do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?
a)
They feel he is motivated to try to learn
b)
He is the only person willing to try it.
c)
They see that he has bonded with Algernon
d)
They know he needs a better job.
7.

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie races against Algernon because they are considered to be at the same mental level.

a)

False

b)

True

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)
Cold
c)
Warm
d)
Distant
9.

Why is Charlie confused about the tests the doctors make him take?

a)

Charlie failed all the tests, and he doesn't understand why.

b)

Charlie doesn't understand that these tests are not to see what he knows. These are more like psychological and IQ testing.

c)

Charlie passed all of the tests with flying colors.

d)

The doctors had to finish the tests for Charlie.

10.
From the choices below, which one is NOT a positive quality of Charlie Gordon?
a)
eager to please
b)
motivated
c)
agreeable
d)
apathetic
11.
Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?
a)
To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.
b)
To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.
c)
To closely watch his communication with people outside the hospital, including his mother and father.
d)
To secure Algernon's place in medical history.
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 diary.

d)

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

14.
This word means "to draw a conclusion." 
a)
infer
b)
refute
c)
tangible
d)
intellectual
15.

Why is it important that the text is in first person?

a)

The reader can feel a disconnect with Charlie

b)

The reader can see the actual progress of the progress reports.

c)

The reader gets more factual information this way.

d)

The reader can really see how bad of a person Charlie is.

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