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Flowers for Algernon #8thgrade
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1
How does Charlie lose his job?
He makes fun of his boss.
He gets laid off due to budget cuts.
He makes a mistake that costs the company thousands.
His coworkers petition for him to be fired.
2
What is the purpose of the operation Charlie is to undergo?
To triple his intelligence
To cure his brain cancer
To lobotomize him (remove part of his brain)
To implant a mind control device
3
What Bible story does Fanny Girden reference when talking about Charlie's new intelligence?
Adam and Eve
Samson and Delilah
Noah and the whale
David and Goliath
4
Who is Algernon?
The scientist doing experiments on Charlie
Charlie's cat
Charlie's boss
A mouse
5
When Charlie takes the Rorschach test, what does he see on the cards?
A mouse
A butterfly
Just inkblots
His parents
6
At the beginning, Charlie says, "I hope they use me." What will he be used for?
A new medication
An alternative to animal testing
A treatment for cancer
A science experiment
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What do Drs. Nemur and Strauss argue about AFTER the operation?
Who will be Chair of Psychology at Princeton
Whether or not to use Charlie for the experiment
Who will get credit for the idea
Whether or not the experiment is ethical
8
Why are Charlie's coworkers frightened of him after the operation?
They aren't really afraid of him.
They are afraid of how smart he is becoming.
They are afraid he will realize they have been mean to him.
They are afraid he will take over the company.
9
True or False: Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss get along and love working together.
True
False
10
What is the first book Charlie reads with Miss Kinnian?
How To Be Smart (For Dummies)
Robinson Crusoe
Paradise Lost
Great Expectations
11
When Charlie and Algernon race for the first time, what happens?
Algernon wins at first, but then Charlie beats him.
Charlie beats Algernon 10 times in a row.
Algernon beats Charlie 10 times in a row.
Charlie wins at first, but then Algernon beats him.
12
Later on, how does Charlie feel about Miss Kinnian?
He thinks she is really stupid now.
He hates her for suggesting he have the operation.
He is in love with her.
He is her new best friend.
13
Who is Miss Kinnian?
Charlie's boss
Charlie's mom
Charlie's teacher
Charlie's wife
14
What point of view is utilized in this story?
Third person omniscient
First person
Third person limited
Second person
15
This story is written in journal entries, also called:
Progress Record
Progress Reports
Diary Entries
Journal Reports
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What do Drs. Nemur and Strauss argue about BEFORE the operation?
Who will be Chair of Psychology at Princeton
Who will get credit for the idea
Whether or not the experiment is ethical
Whether or not to use Charlie for the experiment
17
Our main character is...
Charlie Gordon
Chuck Gurden
Charles Gourd
Carl Gourdon
18
How do Charlie's coworkers treat him (before the operation)?
They make fun of him.
They ignore him.
They force him to do simple, menial tasks.
They take care of him.
19
Drs. Nemur and Strauss choose Charlie for the operation because he has a high level of...
motivation
curiosity
intelligence
inspiration
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Why is Algernon so good at solving mazes?
He has had a lot of practice.
He has good motivation.
He had the same operation as Charlie.
The cheese they give him is addictive.
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TRIVIA: What was Charlie's original IQ?
97
58
74
68
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What does "pulling a Charlie Gordon" mean?
working hard and having good motivation
making a mistake or doing something stupid
getting drunk and then being beat up by the cops
cleaning the toilet
