Flowers for Algernon Review

In "Flowers for Algernon", what happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?

• He sees many pictures in the inkblot.

• He cannot see any pictures in the inkblot.

• He shows he has an extremely violent temper.

• He performs badly, compared to Algernon.

In "Flowers for Algernon, " why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?

• They see that he has bonded with Algernon.

• They believe that he is motivated to try to learn.

• They know that he can get a better job if his skills improve.

• They realize that he is the only person who is willing to participate.

In "Flowers for Algernon", why do Charlie's fellow workers want him fired?

• They become jealous of Charlie's good fortune.

• They think that Charlie has been lying and stealing.

• They become frightened by Charlie and distrustful of his new intelligence.

• They resent Charlie for damaging the factory and making their jobs harder.

In "Flowers for Algernon, "what is one aspect of the text that shows Charlie is returning to his old condition?

• He learns German.

• He says he hates Algernon.

• He starts to spell badly again.

• He asks Miss Kinnian to dinner.

Which phrase best describes Charlie at the end of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• sad but hopeful

• relieved but bitter

• angry and threatening

• proud and conceited

Which of these situations would most likely arouse suspicion?

• You are running late for school, and your little sister is ready to go.

• You are studying for a test, and your little sister is working on her homework.

• Your piece of cake is missing, and your little sister has chocolate stains on her shirt.

• Your piano recital is on Saturday, and your little sister has invited two of her friends to attend.

If a person's vision experiences deterioration, what is happening to the person?

• The person's vision is improving.

• The person's vision is becoming worse.

• The person's vision is remaining the same.

• The person's vision is unable to be tested.

What conclusion about Charlie is most clearly supported by this excerpt from the first section of "Flowers of Algernon"?

I hope they use me. Miss Kinnian says maybe they can make me smart. I want to be smart. My name is Charlie Gordon. I am 37 years old and 2 weeks ago was my birthday. I have nuthing more to rite now so I will close for today.

• He cannot control his temper.

• He has below-average intelligence.

• He sees and hears things that are not there.

• He cannot hold down a job and support himself.

Choose the conclusion a reader can most accurately draw from this excerpt from "Flowers for Algernon".

They call the mouse Algernon. Algernon was in a box with a lot of twist and turns like all kinds of walls and they gave me a pencil and a paper with lines and lots of boxes. On one side it said START and on the other side it said FINISH. They said it was amazed and that Algernon and me had the same amazed to do. I dint see how we could have the same amazed if Algernon had a box and I had a paper but I dint say nothing.

• The doctors find Charlie amazing.

• Charlie finds Algernon amazing.

• Algernon is running in a maze.

• Algernon is able to read.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A: In "Flowers for Algernon" what is the main reason that Charlie wants to increase his intelligence?

• He is very competitive and wants to beat Algernon when they are tested.

• He knows that he is different and wants to be more like other people.

• He wants to please Miss Kinnian and is afraid he will disappoint her.

• He is a lonely person with no close friends or social life.