Flowers for Algernon Test Multiple Choice

Front

What motivates Charlie to improve himself?

Back

Charlie is highly motivated to improve himself, which is evident when he goes to night school.

Front

Why does Dr. Strauss require Charlie to keep a journal?

Back

Dr. Strauss requires Charlie to keep a journal to monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.

Front

How does Charlie feel about the failure of the surgery?

Back

Charlie feels grateful to have been smart for a little while after the surgery fails.

Front

What is the reader's mood at the end of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

The reader's mood at the end of the story is hopeful but sad.

Front

What does Charlie believe about his co-workers before the experiment?

Back

Charlie believes that his co-workers are good friends and fails to realize that they sometimes tease him.

Front

What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

Back

Algernon represents the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence and serves as a parallel to Charlie's own journey.

Front

How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

Back

Charlie's intelligence increases after the operation but eventually declines, illustrating the temporary nature of his enhancement.

Front

What role does the journal play in Charlie's development?

Back

The journal serves as a tool for self-reflection and helps track Charlie's cognitive and emotional changes.

Front

What does the operation symbolize in the story?

Back

The operation symbolizes the human desire for improvement and the ethical implications of altering one's intelligence.

Front

How does Charlie's perception of his co-workers change after the surgery?

Back

After the surgery, Charlie becomes aware of the teasing and realizes that his co-workers do not truly care for him.