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Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
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Review of Flowers for Algernon for a high school class.
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Why do the customers at the diner begin to laugh and make jokes at the boy's expense?
He walks funny and bumps into customers.
He speaks with a lisp.
He asks Charlie for a dime.
He drops all the dishes he was carrying.
2
Charlie thinks the men at the factory are his good friends. This is an example of..
verbal irony
situation irony
dramatic irony
metaphor
3
Before the operation, Charlie writes that Dr. Nemur is ...
an idiot
a grouch
a good man
a little crazy
4
Before Charlie undergoes the operation, he writes: "I dont care if it herts." This is...
character
symbolism
irony
foreshadowing
5
Who in the factory refused to sign the petition due to his or her principles?
Amos Borg
Fanny Girden
Mr. Donnegan
Joe Carp
6
When he is out with the men from the factory, Charlie is deserted when...
When the police arrive to break up a fight
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
7
Charlie says it's easy to make friends if
you're dumb
you let people laugh at you
you recite poems beautifully
you're smart
8
The "present" Dr. Strauss has for Charlie after the operation is...
A canvas and tools for him to paint with
A tape recorder to record his thoughts.
A television-like device that will teach him when he sleeps.
A small maze he can practice with at home.
9
Complete: "I never knew that Joe and Frank and the others like to have me around..."
to use me
to teach me
to befriend me
to make fun of me
10
Where do Joe and Frank invite Charlie?
to a dance at Sue's
they never invite him out
to drink at Muggsy's
to the local movie theatre
11
Why does Ms. Kinnian recommend Charlie for the experiment?
She is in love with him.
He is the only student suitable.
He has a peaceful personality.
He has the most motivation.
12
In what year did Keyes publish
Flowers for Algernon
?
1959
1969
1979
1989
13
The man who defends Charlie from a man who makes fun of him is
Joe Carp
Mr. Donnegan
Frank Reilly
Amos Borg
14
The first difficult book Charlie reads after his operation is...
Robinson Crusoe
Paradise Lost
Pride and Prejudice
War and Peace
15
return to an earlier or less advanced condition
deterioration
tangible
introspective
regression
16
Ms. Kinnian uses a simile to describe Charlie's rapid progress when she tells him he is like...
an owl
a beautiful, old library
a sponge
an empty notebook
17
After the incident at the diner, Charlie is hurt most of all when he realizes...
that he had once joined with the others, laughing at himself
that the people called him such mean names
that he will be in the boy's shoes soon
that he used to be friends with that boy
18
Dancing with Ellen is embarrassing for Charlie because
he doesn't know how to dance and lacks coordination
he wets his pants
he blushes, probably because he'd never danced with a girl
he is just a shy person who hates the limelight
19
Charlie hopes that when he becomes smarter people will be...
less worried
more friendly
more understanding
happier
20
Charlie finds it odd that honest people would think nothing of....
abusing handicapped people
abusing children
abusing people unknown to them
abusing a man born of low intelligence
21
When Ms. Kinnian comes to see Charlie, he
yells at her to go away
opens the door and begins to cry
leaves the building through the window
opens the door and hugs her
22
Charlie's feelings after reading Robinson Cruosoe demonstrate that he is very
empathetic
unaware
unkind
illogical
23
After his dinner with Ms. Kinnian, Charlie plays with two symbolic objects. What are they?
His glasses and his ring
his rabbit foot and a penny
Nothing. this didn't happen
his rabbit foot and his keys
24
The first clue that all is not well with Algernon is...
Algernon loses a lot of weight
Algernon fails to finish the maze race
Algernon starts speaking Hebrew
Algernon bites Charlie
25
What simile does Ms. K use to describe how Charlie will soon outpace her intellectually?
a ladder
the sun
a mountain
a cloud
26
When Mrs. Flynn calls a doctor to see Charlie, Charlie tells him
he feels aspirin will be enough to cure him
he is not going to give up
to help Algernon
he has no friends or relatives
27
The inkblot test Charlie takes part in is called...
Raw Shock Test
Strauss Test of Intelligence
Mensa Inkblot Test
Rorschach test
28
The inclusion of
Robinson Crusoe
in
Flowers for Algernon
is deliberate. It is...
a symbol
foreshadowing
a metaphor
an allusion
29
Charlie's last request is that...
they write about him in the papers
they leave flowers on Algernon's grave
they give Dr. Nemur a scare
they never give up on the experiment
30
After he drops the plates, the boy seems to prepare himself to be ...
beaten
stroked
laughed at
ignored
31
Charlie's job at the factory is
assembly line worker
delivery boy
assistant baker
janitor
32
What is the name of the company Charlie once worked at?
Donnegan's Plastic Box Company
Exodus Baking Company
The Donnegan Quick Bake Company
The Manhattan Square Bakery
33
What colour is Ms. Kinnian's hair
brunette
blonde
black
she has no hair
34
When he finishes reading Robinson Crusoe, Charlie wants to know
what happens next
why Crusoe was marooned
why the book was so hard
why Crusoe had no friends
35
How old was the dishwasher at the corner diner Charlie visits?
17
16
15
13
36
Charlie's mission becomes...
figuring out how to save his intelligence
figuring out how to erase the effects of original sin
figuring out how to make the dumb intelligent
figuring out how to marry Ms. Kinian
37
After he gains intelligence, Charlie finds that it makes work at the factory "kind of ________"
lonely
satisfying
depressing
interesting
38
Charlie's father was a difficult man to live with because he...
was a stripper
was a drunk
was unfaithful to his wife
was a schizophrenic
39
The word Charlie looks up in the dictionary to understand what Dr. Strauss tells him is
conflict
subconscious
psychology
conscious
40
At the party, Joe Carp tells Charlie to
dance with a man
sing with the girls
dance with Ellen
lick the beer on the floor
41
a minor plot that relates in some way to the main story
plot
subplot
plot map
preface
42
Mrs. Flynn tells Charlie that she doesn't like
idiots
loafers
intellectuals
clowns
43
The names of the scientists who operate on Charlie are...
Dr. Strauss and Dr. Neman
Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur
Dr. Neman and Dr. Gill
Dr. Khempt and Dr. Kinnian
44
Why does Charlie "seldom speak to anyone" and spend most of his time in his apartment alone?
He finds discussion with average people tiresome
He can't connect with people on their level.
He read Emerson's book, Self Reliance
He wanted to better understand the life of Robinson Crusoe
45
Which is a subplot of Flowers for Algernon
Dr. Nemur and Strauss arguing
The relationship of Ms. Kinian and Charlie
Mrs. Flynn the landlady
Joe taking Charlie to the bar
46
During the maze races against Algernon, one of the men testing Charlie hides from his view...
the answers
a watch
a syringe
his papers
47
The advice Charlie gives Dr. Nemur in his parting letter is
to repeat the experiment again and not give up
to let Dr. Strauss work with him and share the recognition
to throw himself off the side of a building
to let people laugh at him so he will have more friends
48
The new emotion Charlie feels after his operation is
anger
happiness
trust
confusion
49
When Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur argue about Charlie, Charlie...
thinks that he has done something wrong
thinks Dr. Strauss should take credit for the experiment
feels like crying
feels like he's seen both men clearly for the first time
50
Before the operation, Dr. Strauss tells Charlie...
Not to think too much before the operation.
Not to sue him.
Not to bother with superstition but focus on science.
Not too worry, because everything will be alright.
51
After he increases his intelligence, Charlie says he feels more _____ than ever before
happy
excited
depressed
alone
52
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
53
What Charlie Gordon and Robinson Crusoe share in common is...
a desire for human connection
a desire to be intelligent
a desire for romantic love
a desire for food, clothing, and shelter
54
Charlie can't remember where he lives. When _________ he feels that it has happened before.
the police take him home
the boys from work invite him for drinks
his landlady talks to him
the police beat him up
55
Who says this: "Their going to use me!"
Burt
Algernon
Charlie
Ms. Kinnian
56
Which is a parallel episode?
Charlie and Algernon competing the maze
The guys at Donnegan's laughing at Charlie
Charlie reading books
When the busboy breaks the glasses
57
Charlie starts to read college level books on all subjects, except which banned subject?
philosophy
biology
anthropology
psychology
58
After Charlie tells Ms. Kinnian that all his "friends are smart people but there good" she
does nothing
cries
sighs
laughs
59
As he regresses mentally, Charlie thinks more and more of...
his coworkers
his mom and dad
Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur
Algernon
60
Why do people resent Charlie after he becomes smart?
they don't resent him
they miss him
he gets paid more now that he's smarter
they resent his knowge and understanding
61
The symptoms of Algernon's decline include...
lack of: motivation, cooperation, and appetite
lack of motivation, healthy fur, and a sad mood
poor vision, frequent urination, and irritability
excessive friendliness, vacuous expression, and hunger
62
The word "vacuous" means...
Showing a lack of intelligence.
Showing a vengeful spirit.
Showing a lack of empathy.
Dark, like a black pit.
63
Algernon and Charlie are presented to the __________ by Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss.
American Psychological Assocation
American Council of Psychologists
American Council of Philosophy
Hall of Fame
64
Mrs. Flynn seems to suggest that she thinks of...
kicking Charlie out if he doesn't pay rent
finding Charlie a girlfriend
moving to another city
getting a new roommate for Charlie
65
Why did Charlie decide to undergo the operation in the first place?
He wants to please Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur.
He wants to be able to get a better job.
He wants to beat Algernon in the maze test.
He wants to be smart and know things like other people do.
66
Charlie takes up his job as janitor and tells himself...
that he is good at this job, no matter what others say
that he doesn't have to stay at this job forever
that he will make Ms. Kinnian proud
not to pay attention if the men make fun of him again
67
Charlie says he wants to get smart again because he remembers...
the nice feeling he had when reading the blue book
the nice feeling he had when he had more friends
the nice feeling he had drinking beer
the nice feeling he had of love
68
Charlie puts flowers on Algernon's grave. How often?
Once a day
He doesn't
Once a week
Every Sunday
69
Dr. Nemur wants to create the first...
human who can progress then regress in intelligence
human to gain multiple perspectives at once
human whose IQ has been tripled through surgery
human with exceptional intelligence
70
When Charlie asked his mother if his father ran away with another woman, his mother...
slapped him in the face then cried
kissed his forehead and said she didn't know
told him it was sadly true
slapped him in the face and said he was dead
71
The boy's eyes are described by Charlie as being ________ and his smile _____________.
empty, dumb
vacant, vacuous
dull, vacuous
black, crooked
72
How much money did Charlie get as a bonus for his improvement to the factory?
$35
$45
$15
$25
73
Charlie thinks of returning to the Box Company because he
forgot his wallet there
is lonely
is broke
is forced to by Mrs. Flynn
74
Charlie is determined to find the cause of the "sharp _____________ in Algernon"
absolution
convolution
regression
deterioration
75
Charlie buries Algernon's body in...
a cheese box
a large match box
a paper bag
a pencil case
76
repeated elements of the plot
subplot
allusion
conflict
parallel episodes
77
The second test requires Charlie to "make up stories" about people in pictures. What is it?
A Thematic Apperception Test
An Advanced Visual Test
IQ Visual Test
Visual Impressions Test
78
Charlie feels proud that he...
is the first "dumb person" to do something for science
he didn't feel proud about anything, just ashamed
never lost his temper with the doctors
was able to contain his emotions for so long
79
At the bar, Joe Carp asks Charlie to
Dance alone by the jukebox
Dance with a group of girls
Sing them a song from his childhood
Show them how he cleans toilets
80
To which city does Charlie decide to leave?
Princeton
Toronto
New York
Washington
81
Charlie calls his theory....
The Intelligence Regression Effect
The Kinnian Effect
The Gordon-Strauss Effect
The Algernon- Gordon Effect
82
Name the technique: "Never mind, Charles. I just hope I wasn't wrong to advise you to do this."
symbolism
foreshadowing
character development
irony
83
The first sign of Charlie's mental regression is
lack of motivation
extreme thirst
absent-mindedness
poor spelling
84
After the operation, Charlie is increasingly
suicidal
mistrustful
joyful
inspired
85
When she calls Charlie "Charles", he is confused. Ms. Kinnian reacts by...
screaming about the operation
laughing it off
telling him his name is Charles
leaving the room in tears
86
After he overhears the scientists fight, Charlie leaves trembling. He feels...
there is no hope in humanity
science can never reach good ends
as if he'd seen both men clearly for the first time
as if the experiment was all a sham
87
Who is Charlie's only true friend from the start of the story?
His teacher
His landlady
He has no friends
His coworker, Fay
88
Charlie reacts to the doctor's treatment of him
positively; he tells him thank you
positively; he feels much better
negatively; he chases him out for making fun of him
negatively; he feels the doctor has a strange voice
89
On July 28th Charlie "did a dumb thing." What was it?
he showed up to Ms. Kinian's class
he forgot to show up for work
he started to cry at work
he forgot to pay the rent
90
fooled: led to believe something wrong
tangible
misled
invariably
refute
91
The title of the book Charlie once read and later picks up and can't understand is...
Walden
Self-Reliance
Paradise Lost
Robinson Crusoe
92
The first punctuation mark Charlie learns to use is
the comma
the colon
the period
the exclamation mark
93
"Their really my friends and they like me"--who said this?
Ms. Kinnian
Charlie
Frank Reilly
Joe Carp
94
"I feel sick inside....inside my chest it feels empty"- Charlie says this after
he goes to a party with the work boys
he can't remember punctuation rules
he realizes Dr. Strauss is an opportunist
he finished reading Robinson Crusoe
95
After the death of Algernon, Charlie is irritable and sometimes thinks of _______________
killing himself
running away to Mexico
claiming the theory is his own
taking revenge on Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur
96
For good luck , Charlie Gordon keeps with him...
a rabbit's foot
a locket from his mother
a lucky penny
a hare's foot
97
worsening; decline
deterioration
regression
obscure
verified
98
Who says that Charlie "used to be a good, dependable ordinary man-..not too bright...but honest
Mr. Donnegan
Joe
Fanny
Frank
