Charlie leaves New York because:

he doesn't want people to be sorry for him

When Charlie becomes a genius, his most important discovery is his:

theory about how quickly artificial intelligence disappears

What makes Charlie sad when he takes Ms. Kinnian out to dinner?

He knows he will leave her behind intellectually

The success of the operation is most evident in:

Charlie's rapid movement in spelling and grammar

Why is it important that Charlie finished a hard book?

It shows that he is getting more knowledge

Which event foreshadows what will happen to Charlie?

Algernon becomes uncooperative and disturbed

What is the point of view of Flowers for Algernon?

First person, Charlie's perspective

What does Algernon do as Charlie works with pencil and paper?

Finds his way through a realistic maze his size

Why does Charlie lose his job at the factory?

The other workers do not want him there

Why does Charlie agree to have the operation?

He wants to be smart and know things like other people do

Which of the following would NOT be a theme in Flowers for Algernon?

Charlie Gordon deserved to stay smart because he worked hard

The reader learns most about Charlie through:

Charlie's thoughts and feelings as told in progress repts

Charlie fails his first inkblot test because he:

cannot understand what he is supposed to see besides ink

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1
Charlie hopes that when he becomes smarter, people will be:
less worried
happier
more understanding
more friendly
2
Charlie leaves New York because:
he doesn't want the men at the factory to laugh at him again
he can't get a job now that he isn't a genius
his landlady throws him out because he hasn't paid the rent
he doesn't want people to be sorry for him
3
To cause misery, sorrow, or distress
sore
discouraged
shrew
absurd
4
A person having an absurd manner would most likely be called:
rude
amusing
ridiculous
reasonable
5
When Charlie becomes a genius, his most important discovery is his:
realization that he is smarter than the doctors
prediction that Algernon will soon die
his simplistic communication with Ms. Kinnian
theory about how quickly artificial intelligence disappears
6
Charlie first discovers that the benefits of the operation will be temporary by observing:
the behavior of Algernon
the reactions of doctors
the doctor's written results
the growing coldness of Ms. Kinnian
7
To refute is to
prove to be wrong
be able to be seen or touched
show a lack of intelligence
be unreasonable
8
A lack of sophistication or simplicity is:
naivete
feeble-minded
an opportunist
a shrew
9
What makes Charlie sad when he takes Ms. Kinnian out to dinner?
Ms. Kinnian regrets him having the operation
Ms. Kinnian doesn't love him
He thinks Ms. Kinnian will leave him
He knows he will leave her behind intellectually
10
The success of the operation is most evident in:
Charlie's rapid movement in spelling and grammar
Charlie's ability to perform experiments
Charlie's ability to read an eye chart
Charlie's rapid speech patterns
11
The operation that Charlie is selected for is to:
Triple his intelligence
Double his intelligence
Give him the intelligence of a mouse
Mend brain tissue
12
The ability to acquire, understand, and use knowledge
personality
inferiority complex
conscious
intelligence
13
Why is it important that Charlie finished a hard book?
Ms. Kinnian learns his weak areas
It shows that he is getting more knowledge
His friends at work realize that he is becoming smarter
It shows that his operation was a success
14
If a critic calls a movie vacuous, you can assume that the movie:
was brilliant
was long
was exciting
has little content
15
Which event foreshadows what will happen to Charlie?
Algernon becomes uncooperative and disturbed
Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss's research is incomplete
The boy at the restaurant drops a plate
Charlie is given a laboratory of his own
16
A mean, nagging woman is:
a shrew
feeble-minded
an opportunist
naivete
17
When Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur argue about choosing Charlie, Charlie:
thinks Dr. Strauss should take credit for the experiment
feels like he's seen both men clearly for the first time
feels like he's just an experiment to the two doctors
becomes scared at the argument
18
What is the point of view of Flowers for Algernon?
Second person, "you" perspective
First person, Algernon's perspective
First person, Charlie's perspective
Third person, "Charlie's" perspective
19
Returning to an earlier or less advanced state or form is
Naivete
regression
Fugues
plateau
20
Which word(s) describe Charlie's feelings at the end of his initial tests?
confident and satisfied
ashamed and worried
happy and excited
amused
21
What does Algernon do as Charlie works with pencil and paper?
Finds his way through a realistic maze his size
Observe Charlie while he draws a picture
Eats cheese
Solve a lock test in order to obtain his food
22
Why does Charlie lose his job at the factory?
The boss wants a disabled person to have the job
The other workers do not want him there
He loses too much time when he has the operation
He cannot concentrate on his work
23
To be able to be seen or touched is:
specialization
opportunist
tangible
sensation
24
Why does Charlie agree to have the operation?
He wants to be able to get a better job
He wants to beat Algernon in the maze test
He wants to please Dr. Strauss and Ms. Kinnian
He wants to be smart and know things like other people do
25
What do the factory workers mean by saying someone, "Pulled a Charlie Gordon?"
Someone did something funny
Someone did something stupid
Someone had an operation
Somone lost something
26
A fairly long period of stability; leveling off
fugues
naivete
regression
plateau
27
Joe and Frank get Charlie drunk in order to:
make him feel like he belongs
make fun of him
shock Ms. Kinnian
take his money
28
Which person would most likely be an opportunist?
a janitor
a factory worker
a con artist
a writer
29
Charlie moves a cot into the lab because he:
wants to work day and night
cannot stand being around people any longer
wants to be closer to Algernon
thinks that is the only safe place for him
30
A test for analyzing the personality of an individual by using a series of 10 inkblot designs
Thematic Apperception Test
Rorschach Test
Thematic Aptitude Test
Personality Test
31
Which of the following would NOT be a theme in Flowers for Algernon?
Everyone is deserving of respect and kindness
We are judged by how we treat others
Charlie Gordon deserved to stay smart because he worked hard
Sometimes it is TOO hard to fit in with everyone
32
One of the main reasons Charlie is chosen for the experiment is his:
brain formation
test performance
motivation
family background
33
When Charlie discovers the Algernon-Gordon Effect, he realizes that:
the experiment will fail
the doctors have been lying to him
he will become more intelligent than expected
the operation should have been done differently
34
The reader learns most about Charlie through:
The doctors' lab notes about Charlie
Miss Kinnian's thoughts and feelings about Charlie
The author's description of Charlie's physical traits
Charlie's thoughts and feelings as told in progress repts
35
To show a satisfactory reason or excuse for something done is...
refute
justified
regression
intelligence
36
What does Dr. Strauss bring Charlie at night?
A book titled, "Robinson Caruso"
A mouse called Algernon
A T.V. for sleep learning
A tape recorder
37
Returning to an earlier or less advanced state or form
Plateau
Regression
Fugues
Naivete
38
Charlie fails his first inkblot test because he:
thinks the test is boring
sees images that upset him in the inkblots
cannot understand what he is supposed to see besides ink
is afraid of making a mistake in front of Dr. Strauss

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