Flowers For Algernon PR 1-10

What writing format does the story take or use?

• medical reports by the doctors
• progress reports by Charlie
• diary entries by Miss Kinnian
• job reports by Charlie's boss

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.W.7.2A

What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• He has below-normal intelligence.
• He sees and hears things that are not there.
• He cannot control his temper.
• He cannot hold down a job and support himself

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

In "Flowers for Algernon", the most obvious sign of Charlie's problem in the entries is

• the anger he expresses toward everyone.

• the misspellings.

• his many references to wheelchairs.

• his many references to Dr. Strauss.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Early in "Flowers for Algernon" it is evident that Charlie is

• completely unaware of his condition.

• unable to communicate with others.

• somewhat aware of his condition.

• faking his condition.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He shows that he has a strong imagination.
• He shows that he has a violent temper
• He loses to Algernon
• He fails to see things in the ink

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why  do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They feel he is motivated to try to learn
• He is the only person willing to try it.
• They see that he has bonded with Algernon
• They know he needs a better job.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Flowers for Algernon", Charlie races against Algernon because they are considered to be at the same mental level.

• False

• True

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Flowers for Algernon", which of the following best captures the nature of Charlie's relationship with Miss Kinnian early in the story, before the operation?

• Suspicious
• Cold
• Warm
• Distant

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Charlie confused about the tests the doctors make him take?

• Charlie failed all the tests, and he doesn't understand why.

• Charlie doesn't understand that these tests are not to see what he knows. These are more like psychological and IQ testing.

• Charlie passed all of the tests with flying colors.

• The doctors had to finish the tests for Charlie.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

From the choices below, which one is NOT a positive quality of Charlie Gordon?

• eager to please
• motivated
• agreeable
• apathetic

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A