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Review of Flowers for Algernon for a high school class. #flowersforalgernon #english
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1
The first punctuation mark Charlie learns to use is
the period
the colon
the comma
the exclamation mark
2
What is Charlie's IQ before the operation?
90-21
6.8 x 10
70+4
90-20
3
The first clue that all is not well with Algernon is...
Algernon loses a lot of weight
Algernon starts speaking Hebrew
Algernon bites Charlie
Algernon fails to finish the maze race
4
How many employees of Donnegan's Plastic Box Company signed a petition to have Charlie fired?
50
791
450
840
5
Charlie hates the thematic apperception tests because
he doesn't want to make up lies about people
he thinks the pictures are fake
he dislikes Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss
he feels lonely when he looks at the people
6
The man who defends Charlie from a man who makes fun of him is
Frank Reilly
Joe Carp
Mr. Donnegan
Amos Borg
7
Where do Joe and Frank invite Charlie?
to a dance at Sue's
to the local movie theatre
they never invite him out
to drink at Muggsy's
8
Charlie's last request is that...
they leave flowers on Algernon's grave
they write about him in the papers
they give Dr. Nemur a scare
they never give up on the experiment
9
Mrs. Flynn tells Charlie that she doesn't like
intellectuals
loafers
clowns
idiots
10
How old is Ms. Kinnian at the time of the experiment?
29
25
35
34
11
After the operation, Charlie is increasingly
mistrustful
suicidal
inspired
joyful
12
The word "vacuous" means...
Dark, like a black pit.
Showing a vengeful spirit.
Showing a lack of intelligence.
Showing a lack of empathy.
13
Who is Charlie's only true friend from the start of the story?
His teacher
His landlady
He has no friends
His coworker, Fay
14
Charlie's father was a difficult man to live with because he...
was a stripper
was a schizophrenic
was a drunk
was unfaithful to his wife
15
When he finishes reading Robinson Crusoe, Charlie wants to know
why Crusoe had no friends
why Crusoe was marooned
why the book was so hard
what happens next
16
The fact that Charlie is described as feeling "naked" is significant. It is an allusion to...
The parable of the prodigal son
The pride of Icarus
The fall of Satan
The story of Adam and Eve's loss of innocence
17
On July 28th Charlie "did a dumb thing." What was it?
he forgot to pay the rent
he forgot to show up for work
he showed up to Ms. Kinian's class
he started to cry at work
18
Who says this: "Their going to use me!"
Burt
Ms. Kinnian
Charlie
Algernon
19
Why did Charlie decide to undergo the operation in the first place?
He wants to beat Algernon in the maze test.
He wants to please Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur.
He wants to be smart and know things like other people do.
He wants to be able to get a better job.
20
How much money will Charlie's idea save Mr. Donnegan, the owner of the factory, every year?
10,000
8,000
9,000
5,000
21
The inkblot test Charlie takes part in is called...
Raw Shock Test
Mensa Inkblot Test
Rorschach test
Strauss Test of Intelligence
22
After he gains intelligence, Charlie finds that it makes work at the factory "kind of ________"
lonely
depressing
satisfying
interesting
23
At the party, Joe Carp tells Charlie to
lick the beer on the floor
sing with the girls
dance with a man
dance with Ellen
24
Charlie hopes that when he becomes smarter people will be...
more friendly
more understanding
less worried
happier
25
Before the operation, Charlie writes that Dr. Nemur is ...
a grouch
a little crazy
an idiot
a good man
26
For good luck , Charlie Gordon keeps with him...
a hare's foot
a lucky penny
a locket from his mother
a rabbit's foot
27
After the operation, Ms. Kinnian teaches Charlie...
in the hospital
at the local library
in the laboratory
at his home
28
The symptoms of Algernon's decline include...
poor vision, frequent urination, and irritability
lack of motivation, healthy fur, and a sad mood
excessive friendliness, vacuous expression, and hunger
lack of: motivation, cooperation, and appetite
29
The title of the book Charlie once read and later picks up and can't understand is...
Walden
Paradise Lost
Robinson Crusoe
Self-Reliance
30
Who says that Charlie "used to be a good, dependable ordinary man-..not too bright...but honest
Fanny
Joe
Mr. Donnegan
Frank
31
Charlie calls his theory....
The Gordon-Strauss Effect
The Kinnian Effect
The Algernon- Gordon Effect
The Intelligence Regression Effect
32
As he regresses mentally, Charlie thinks more and more of...
Algernon
his mom and dad
Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur
his coworkers
33
"I feel sick inside....inside my chest it feels empty"- Charlie says this after
he realizes Dr. Strauss is an opportunist
he can't remember punctuation rules
he goes to a party with the work boys
he finished reading Robinson Crusoe
34
The doctor talks to Charlie as if he was a _______________
pet
baby
teenager
man
35
Why does Ms. Kinnian recommend Charlie for the experiment?
He is the only student suitable.
He has a peaceful personality.
He has the most motivation.
She is in love with him.
36
Who in the factory refused to sign the petition due to his or her principles?
Joe Carp
Mr. Donnegan
Amos Borg
Fanny Girden
37
Charlie says it's easy to make friends if
you're smart
you let people laugh at you
you recite poems beautifully
you're dumb
38
Charlie thinks the men at the factory are his good friends. This is an example of..
dramatic irony
situation irony
verbal irony
metaphor
39
The inclusion of
Robinson Crusoe
in
Flowers for Algernon
is deliberate. It is...
a metaphor
a symbol
foreshadowing
an allusion
40
Ms. Kinnian uses a simile to describe Charlie's rapid progress when she tells him he is like...
an empty notebook
a sponge
a beautiful, old library
an owl
41
Charlie takes up his job as janitor and tells himself...
not to pay attention if the men make fun of him again
that he will make Ms. Kinnian proud
that he doesn't have to stay at this job forever
that he is good at this job, no matter what others say
42
Charlie feels proud that he...
never lost his temper with the doctors
was able to contain his emotions for so long
is the first "dumb person" to do something for science
he didn't feel proud about anything, just ashamed
43
"Of course I remember"--who says this?
Charlie, when the scientists ask him if he is writing
Ms. Kinian when she promises to meet Charlie at the hospital
Charlie when Burt explains the inkblot test
Dr. Nemur when Charlie reminds him about giving him a book
44
Charlie is determined to find the cause of the "sharp _____________ in Algernon"
absolution
regression
deterioration
convolution
45
When Ms. Kinnian comes to see Charlie, he
opens the door and begins to cry
opens the door and hugs her
yells at her to go away
leaves the building through the window
46
After the incident at the diner, Charlie is hurt most of all when he realizes...
that he will be in the boy's shoes soon
that he had once joined with the others, laughing at himself
that the people called him such mean names
that he used to be friends with that boy
47
After he increases his intelligence, Charlie says he feels more _____ than ever before
excited
depressed
happy
alone
48
Complete: "I never knew that Joe and Frank and the others like to have me around..."
to befriend me
to use me
to teach me
to make fun of me
49
The first language Charlie realizes he can't read anymore is...
French
German
Russian
Hebrew
50
After Charlie realizes the boys at work use him as a source of entertainment, he feels...
naked
joyless
hopeless
confused
51
After he overhears the scientists fight, Charlie leaves trembling. He feels...
as if the experiment was all a sham
as if he'd seen both men clearly for the first time
science can never reach good ends
there is no hope in humanity
52
Dr. Nemur wants to create the first...
human whose IQ has been tripled through surgery
human with exceptional intelligence
human who can progress then regress in intelligence
human to gain multiple perspectives at once
53
The second test requires Charlie to "make up stories" about people in pictures. What is it?
IQ Visual Test
Visual Impressions Test
A Thematic Apperception Test
An Advanced Visual Test
54
The new emotion Charlie feels after his operation is
trust
anger
confusion
happiness
55
Charlie reacts to the doctor's treatment of him
positively; he feels much better
negatively; he feels the doctor has a strange voice
positively; he tells him thank you
negatively; he chases him out for making fun of him
56
Charlie thinks of returning to the Box Company because he
is lonely
is forced to by Mrs. Flynn
is broke
forgot his wallet there
57
Charlie puts flowers on Algernon's grave. How often?
Every Sunday
Once a day
He doesn't
Once a week
58
What simile does Ms. K use to describe how Charlie will soon outpace her intellectually?
a cloud
the sun
a mountain
a ladder
59
What colour is Ms. Kinnian's hair
black
she has no hair
brunette
blonde
60
After Charlie tells Ms. Kinnian that all his "friends are smart people but there good" she
sighs
cries
does nothing
laughs
61
Charlie overhears Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss arguing about...
Who could take the most credit for the experiment
Who is the greatest scientist of them all
Who should be on the cover of TIME magazine
Who understood psychological principles better
62
What Charlie Gordon and Robinson Crusoe share in common is...
a desire to be intelligent
a desire for food, clothing, and shelter
a desire for human connection
a desire for romantic love
63
Before Charlie undergoes the operation, he writes: "I dont care if it herts." This is...
irony
foreshadowing
character
symbolism
64
When Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur argue about Charlie, Charlie...
feels like crying
feels like he's seen both men clearly for the first time
thinks that he has done something wrong
thinks Dr. Strauss should take credit for the experiment
65
When he is out with the men from the factory, Charlie is deserted when...
He goes to the bathroom
When the men tell him to stand outside and guard the place
He goes to buy Joe and Frank a newspaper and a coffee
When the police arrive to break up a fight
66
Dancing with Ellen is embarrassing for Charlie because
he doesn't know how to dance and lacks coordination
he is just a shy person who hates the limelight
he wets his pants
he blushes, probably because he'd never danced with a girl
67
In which countries has
Flowers for Algernon
been banned?
USA
Britain
Ireland
Canada
68
Dr. Strauss said that Dr. Nemur was more interested in ______ than he was in the experiment
the Chair of Psychology at Princeton
the Chair of Philosophy at Yale
fame and fortune
the Chair of Psychology at Harvard
69
The word Charlie looks up in the dictionary to understand what Dr. Strauss tells him is
subconscious
conscious
psychology
conflict
70
Charlie's family can be well described as:
eccentric
tumultuous
small
loving
71
"Their really my friends and they like me"--who said this?
Ms. Kinnian
Joe Carp
Frank Reilly
Charlie
72
The "present" Dr. Strauss has for Charlie after the operation is...
A tape recorder to record his thoughts.
A canvas and tools for him to paint with
A small maze he can practice with at home.
A television-like device that will teach him when he sleeps.
73
When Mrs. Flynn calls a doctor to see Charlie, Charlie tells him
he has no friends or relatives
to help Algernon
he feels aspirin will be enough to cure him
he is not going to give up
74
"No one I've ever known is what he appears to be on the ____________"
front
surface
outside
behind
75
How much money did Charlie get as a bonus for his improvement to the factory?
$15
$25
$45
$35
76
Charlie's feelings after reading Robinson Cruosoe demonstrate that he is very
unkind
illogical
unaware
empathetic
77
Why does Charlie "seldom speak to anyone" and spend most of his time in his apartment alone?
He read Emerson's book, Self Reliance
He can't connect with people on their level.
He finds discussion with average people tiresome
He wanted to better understand the life of Robinson Crusoe
78
The languages Dr. Strauss can read are...
Latin, Greek, Hebrew
French, Italian, Hebrew
Latin, Greek, Persian
Polish, Russian, Hebrew
79
The advice Charlie gives Dr. Nemur in his parting letter is
to let Dr. Strauss work with him and share the recognition
to repeat the experiment again and not give up
to let people laugh at him so he will have more friends
to throw himself off the side of a building
80
Charlie starts to read college level books on all subjects, except which banned subject?
anthropology
biology
psychology
philosophy
81
Why do the customers at the diner begin to laugh and make jokes at the boy's expense?
He speaks with a lisp.
He asks Charlie for a dime.
He drops all the dishes he was carrying.
He walks funny and bumps into customers.
82
Who yells at Ernie, the office boy, saying he is "trying to be a Charlie Gordon"?
Amos Borg
JoeCarp
George Reilly
Frank Reilly
83
The first sign of Charlie's mental regression is
poor spelling
absent-mindedness
extreme thirst
lack of motivation
84
What is Burt's opinion of IQ?
IQ isn't a valuable meausure
IQ measures how much intelligence you can get
IQ measures how intelligent you are
IQ is both how much you can learn and how much you know
85
Charlie buries Algernon's body in...
a pencil case
a cheese box
a large match box
a paper bag
86
Dr. Nemur called Dr. Strauss "nothing more than _________...trying to ride to glory"
a phony
an opportunist
a snake
an idiot
87
At the bar, Joe Carp asks Charlie to
Sing them a song from his childhood
Dance with a group of girls
Dance alone by the jukebox
Show them how he cleans toilets
88
When she calls Charlie "Charles", he is confused. Ms. Kinnian reacts by...
laughing it off
telling him his name is Charles
screaming about the operation
leaving the room in tears
89
During the maze races against Algernon, one of the men testing Charlie hides from his view...
a syringe
a watch
his papers
the answers
90
Charlie's mission becomes...
figuring out how to make the dumb intelligent
figuring out how to marry Ms. Kinian
figuring out how to save his intelligence
figuring out how to erase the effects of original sin
91
Who has the dream of having "a big shot husband," according to Burt?
Dr. Nemur
Burt's wife
Dr. Strauss
Ms. Kinnian
92
The names of the scientists who operate on Charlie are...
Dr. Khempt and Dr. Kinnian
Dr. Strauss and Dr. Neman
Dr. Neman and Dr. Gill
Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur
93
How old was the dishwasher at the corner diner Charlie visits?
16
15
13
17
94
The first difficult book Charlie reads after his operation is...
Paradise Lost
War and Peace
Pride and Prejudice
Robinson Crusoe
95
Charlie's job at the factory is
janitor
delivery boy
assembly line worker
assistant baker
96
Charlie says he wants to get smart again because he remembers...
the nice feeling he had when he had more friends
the nice feeling he had drinking beer
the nice feeling he had of love
the nice feeling he had when reading the blue book
97
Before the operation, Dr. Strauss tells Charlie...
Not to sue him.
Not to think too much before the operation.
Not to bother with superstition but focus on science.
Not too worry, because everything will be alright.
