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- 1. Multiple Choice
The sudden deterioration of the weather has forced the wedding planner to move the ceremony indoors. What does deterioration mean?
process of becoming progressively worse
lack of sunshine
condition of being bright
increase in amount or extent
- 2. Multiple Choice
looking inward
introspective
misled
verified
- 3. Multiple Choice
worsen, decline
misled
deterioration
refute
- 4. Multiple Choice(adjective) characterized by introspection; the act or process of looking into oneselfintrospectiveobscure
- 5. Multiple Choiceworsening; declineregressionobscureverifieddeterioration
- 6. Multiple Choicelooking inwardhypothesistangibleintrospectiveobscure
- 7. Multiple Choice
Contemplating one's own thoughts/feelings is :
Justified
Acquire
Introspective
- 8. Multiple Choice
The poor plant on Mrs. Hatcher's back deck began to ________ since she kept forgetting to water it!
subconscious
despised
deteriorate
suspicion
- 9. Multiple Choice
In order to make improvements in habits and growth, many people keep an _________ journal where they write down their thoughts and daily activities.
regression
deterioration
subconscious
introspective
- 10. Multiple Choice
Introspective means
outward looking
eavesdropping on someone's conversations
inward looking and thoughtful
having an unfavorable opinion of someone
- 11. Multiple Choice
As the years went by, weather caused the old farm house to __________.
become stronger
deteriorate
introspective
despise
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?He shows that he has a strong imagination.He shows that he has a violent temperHe loses to AlgernonHe fails to see things in the ink
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?They feel he is motivated to try to learnHe is the only person willing to try it.They see that he has bonded with AlgernonThey know he needs a better job.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?They feel he is motivated to try to learnHe is the only person willing to try it.They see that he has bonded with AlgernonThey know he needs a better job.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy 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.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?first person, from Charlie's point of viewfirst-person, Doctor Strauss' point of viewthird person, includes thoughts of all charactersthird person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened at Charlie's workplace?Mr. Donnegan named him Employee of the MonthJoe and Frank broke one of the machines, and Charlie fixed it before Mr. Donnegan found out.Workers signed a petition against Charlie continuing to work in the factory.Charlie announced that mopping the floor was "beneath his pay grade."
- 19. Multiple Choice
Charlie fails his first inkblot test because he —
sees images that upset him in the inkblots
thinks the test is boring
cannot understand what he is supposed to see besides ink
is afraid of making a mistake in front of Dr. Strauss
- 20. Multiple ChoiceCharlie fails his inkblot test because he...Cannot understand what he is supposed to see besides inkAfraid of making a mistake in front of Dr. Strauss.Thinks the test is boringSees images that upsets him in the inkblots
- 21. Multiple ChoiceCharlie hopes that when he becomes smarter, people will be...more happiermore friendlymore understandingless worried
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Charlie get a raise at the factory?He was on time to work for an entire year.The boss learned about his surgery.Everyone is afraid of him.Charlie figured out a new way to line up the machines in the factory.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does Charlie begin to recognize as he progresses?He realizes he loves the girl with whom he works but sees her as inferior to him.He realizes he is now more intelligent than both of the doctors who performed the experiment.He realizes he will one day achieve his dream: space travel and the scientific advancements.He realizes that he will only be intelligent enough to get a high school diploma.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat point of view is this story told from?Third personFirst personSecond personNo person
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Charlie discover when he conducts his research?The operation is permanent.He will lose his intelligence at the same rate he gained it.He will gain intelligence at an intense rate of time.He will die.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Charlie begin to realize about Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss?They are best friends working together.They are not intelligent at all.They are arguing with one another over who will take credit for the experiment.They are brothers who are both scientists.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Charlie agree to have the operation?He wants to be smart an know things like other people do.He wants to please Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian.He wants to be able to get a better job.He wants to beat Algernon in the maze test.
- 30. Multiple Choice
If a person's hearing experiences deterioration, what is happening to that person?
the person's hearing is improving
the person's hearing is getting worse
the person's hearing is staying the same
the person's hearing is tripling
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of an introspective person?
thoughtful self-analysis
loud and outgoing
sad and depressed
inconsistent
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Charlie agree to have the operation?He wants to beat Algernon in the maze test.He wants to be able to get a better job.He wants to please Dr. Strauss and Ms. KinnianHe wants to be smart and know things like other people
- 33. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direct object:
My parents gave me a present for my birthday.parentsmepresentbirthday - 34. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direct object:
Charles Schultz created famous characters.Charles Shultzcreatedfamouscharacters - 35. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direct object:
Sally sold Jim some tickets to her school play.Sallysometicketsplay - 36. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direct object:
Schultz created Charlie Brown.ShultzcreatedCharlieCharlie Brown - 37. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direct object:
One character, Linus, always carries a blanket.characterLinuscarriesblanket - 38. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the direct object.
The character, Lucy, has superior knowledge about everything.characterLucyknowledgeeverything - 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"Muhammad writes his cousin a letter once a month."cousinlettermonthMuhammad - 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"The Harrisons have left the university their art collection."Harrisonsart collectionhave leftuniversity - 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"Sharlene made her brother and his friend costumes for the play."Sharleneplaycostumesher brother and his friend - 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"The company promises its employees annual pay increases."companypay increasespromisesemployees - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags