Flowers for Algernon progress reports 1-8

Who asks Charlie to write the progress reports?

• Ms. Kinnian

• Dr. Nemur

• Dr. Strauss

• Algernon

Charlie fails his first inkblot test because he

• sees images that upset him in the inkblots

• thinks the test is boring

• cannot understand what he is supposed to see besides ink

• is afraid of making a mistake in front of Dr. Strauss

Why does Charlie agree to have the operation?

• He wants to be smart and know things like other people do.

• He wants to please Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian.

• He wants to be able to get a better job.

• He wants to beat Algernon in the maze test.

What does Charlie bring with him to the operation for good luck?

• A black cat.

• A rabbit's foot.

• His mom.

• Nothing.

Which of the following does NOT describe the protagonist?

• His name is Charlie Gordon.

• His IQ is 68.

• He wants to be smart.

• He is 25.

Why was Charlie taking the tests at the beginning of the story?

• To see if he was permitted to live without a guardian.

• To get into a better school.

• To be approved for an operation to increase his intelligence.

• To graduate from night school.

Was Charlie able to make up stories about the people in the Thematic Apperception Test?

• Yes, he had a very vivid imagination.

• Yes, but his stories were not very thorough.

• No, he refused to participate.

• No, he didn't understand the difference between making up stories and lying.

How does Charlie feel when he is told he will be used for the operation?

• Excited

• Regretful

• Scared

• Uncertain

How does Charlie's relationship with Algernon change right after the operation?

• Charlie becomes really attached to Algernon.

• Charlie gets mad at Algernon because the mouse still wins.

• Charlie takes Algernon home with him.

• Charlie can hear Algernon's thoughts.

Why wouldn't Bert let Charlie feed Algernon?

• Algernon is overweight.

• Algernon is a special mouse and has to pass a test to eat.

• Algernon is only allowed special food that makes him smarter.

• Charlie doesn't know how to feed him.