The Flowers of Algernon

What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?

• first person, from Charlie's point of view

• first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view

• third person, includes thoughts of all characters

• third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian

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.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Why do Charlie's fellow co-workers want Charlie fired?

• They think he is evil.

• They have become frightened by his bad temper.

• They think he is damaging the factory.

• They become jealous and wary of Charlie as he becomes smart.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Charlie's relationship with Alice Kinnian evolve?

• They become enemies.

• They fall in love but face challenges.

• They remain just friends.

• They never interact.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Traits of Charlie

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Charlie is a cruel person before surgery

Charlie is superstitious.

Charlie has a very high IQ at the start.

Charlie is a worrier.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?

• He is terrified.

• He is happy and excited.

• He is angry.

• He does not care.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?

• To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.

• To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.

• To closely watch his communication with people outside the hospital, including his mother and father.

• To secure Algernon's place in medical history.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3