Flowers For Algernon Review

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Who performed the operation on Charlie Gordon?

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Dr. Strauss

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Which scientist is pressured by his wife to publish his research?

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Dr. Nemur

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What can CRISPR be used to treat?

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Hereditary Diseases, Sickle Cell Anemia, Cancer (All of these)

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What is the title of the work authored by Charlie Gordon?

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The Algernon-Gordon Effect

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Why did Charlie receive a $25 bonus from his boss?

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For adjusting the factory machine layout to improve efficiency.

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What is the main theme of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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The exploration of intelligence and its effects on human relationships.

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What type of narrative is 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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It is an epistolary novel, told through progress reports.

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What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

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Algernon is a mouse who undergoes the same surgery as Charlie, symbolizing the risks and consequences of the experiment.

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What ethical questions are raised in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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The ethics of human experimentation and the definition of intelligence.

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How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

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Charlie starts with a low IQ, gains intelligence after surgery, and eventually regresses.