What is the central conflict in this story?

character vs. self, Charlie wanting to learn and be happy

Which point of view is used for the story?

first-person, by the protagonist

What is the best example of foreshadowing in the story?

Algernon begins to suffer from deterioration.

What is a universal symbol used in the story?

flowers to symbolize respect and love

Which of the following is not an implied theme in this story?

Having knowledge/ showingintelligence damages relationships.

What genre of writing is "Flowers for Algernon"?

short story written in the form of "expository" reports

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"Flowers for Algernon" Elements of Fiction

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This quiz allows students to apply elements of fiction terms to the short story.

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1
Which tone does Charlie use in his final progress reports?
frightened and angry
formal and distant
regretful and bitter
sad but hopeful
2
What is the central conflict in this story?
character vs. society, Charlie vs. prejudice
character vs. nature, Charlie vs. mice
character vs. self, Charlie wanting to learn and be happy
character vs. character, Charlie vs. Dr. Nemur
3
Which point of view is used for the story?
first-person, by the doctor monitoring/describing progress
third-person limited, focusing on Charlie
first-person, by the protagonist
third-person omniscient, showing most characters' feelings
4
What is the best example of foreshadowing in the story?
Charlie realizes he is being laughed at by his "friends".
Charlie loses his lucky rabbit's foot.
Algernon begins to suffer from deterioration.
Charlie becomes more knowledgable than his doctors.
5
How would you describe Charlie's level of character change?
dynamic
flat
round
static
6
What would we call it when Frank Riley and Joe Carp defend Charlie against bullies at the end?
Foreshadowing
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Resolution
7
What is a universal symbol used in the story?
maze to symbolize confusion
a mouse to symbolize fear
glasses to symbolize intelligence
flowers to symbolize respect and love
8
In which plot part does Charlie increase knowledge but struggle with relationships?
resolution
exposition
falling action
rising action
9
Which of the following is not an implied theme in this story?
Knowledge doesn't necessarily lead to happiness.
Science can do unintended harm.
Knowledge can lead to awareness of evil in others.
Having knowledge/ showingintelligence damages relationships.
10
The story follows which narrative sequence?
order of impression
flashback
spatial order
chronological order
11
What genre of writing is "Flowers for Algernon"?
nonfiction, expository essay written as progress reports
nonfiction, personal narrative, written as journal entries
fiction, novella, written in chapters
short story written in the form of "expository" reports

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