Characterization in Flowers for Algernon

What is one of Charlie Gordon's primary character traits introduced in the early paragraphs of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• Arrogance

• Curiosity

• Dishonesty

• Laziness

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which character is responsible for conducting the experiment on Charlie?

• Dr. Strauss

• Miss Kinnian

• Algernon

• Dr. Nemur

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Charlie want to participate in the experiment?

• To become famous

• To prove his intelligence

• To be like everyone else

• To earn money

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How does Charlie's relationship with Miss Kinnian reflect his character development?

• It shows his growing resentment towards authority.

• It highlights his increasing intelligence and emotional complexity.

• It demonstrates his inability to form connections.

• It reveals his unchanged simplicity.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What motivates Dr. Nemur to conduct the experiment on Charlie?

• Personal fame and recognition

• A genuine desire to help Charlie

• Financial gain

• To prove a scientific theory

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Charlie's interaction with Algernon reflect his initial character traits?

• It shows his competitive nature.

• It highlights his empathy and kindness.

• It reveals his frustration and anger.

• It demonstrates his lack of understanding.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a significant change in Charlie's character after the experiment begins?

• He becomes more aggressive.

• He starts to question his surroundings.

• He loses interest in learning.

• He becomes more isolated.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which character trait of Miss Kinnian is most evident in her interactions with Charlie?

• Impatience

• Compassion

• Indifference

• Jealousy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Analyze how Charlie's perception of his coworkers changes as he becomes more intelligent.

• He becomes more dependent on them.

• He starts to see their true nature and intentions.

• He grows more attached to them.

• He remains oblivious to their behavior.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Charlie's initial excitement about the experiment reveal about his character?

• His naivety and hopefulness

• His skepticism and doubt

• His fear and anxiety

• His indifference and apathy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3