Flowers for Algernon Themes

In "Flowers for Algernon", the most obvious sign of Charlie's problem in the journal 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.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

At first, the inkblot tests the doctors ask Charlie to perform in "Flowers for Algernon" prove to be

• helpful.

• useless.

• humorous.

• illegal.

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

• completely unaware of his condition.

• unable to communicate with others.

• fully aware of his condition.

• faking his condition.

In "Flowers for Algernon", having Charlie race against Algernon shows that the doctors can be

• funny.

• helpful.

• strange.

• cruel.

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

• Romantic

• Warm

• Distant

Which word best summarizes Charlie's feelings about the operation he is going to undergo in "Flowers for Algernon"?

• Fear

• Skepticism

• Delight

• Resentment

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In "Flowers for Algernon", throughout the story, the author is able to convey the personalities of the other characters by portraying them through

• Charlie's reactions to them.

• stage directions.

• their own words.

• an introduction to the journal.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Based on Charlie's reactions to the two doctors, which of the following statements best summarizes their contrasting personalities?

• Dr. Nemur is kinder to Charlie than Dr. Strauss.

• Dr. Strauss is kinder to Charlie than Dr. Nemur.

• The doctors are equally kind to Charlie.

• The doctors are equally unkind to Charlie.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The success of the operation in "Flowers for Algernon" is most evident in

• Charlie's entry into Boston College.

• Charlie's ability to read an eye chart.

• Charlie's rapid improvement in spelling and grammar in the journal.

• Charlie's quick rise to chief administrator at the hospital.

As Charlie's condition improves in "Flowers for Algernon", he loses his job at the factory because of his coworkers' 

• strike.

• jealousy.

• kindness.

• dishonesty.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3