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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which best summarizes the scene from Flowers for Algernon?
Dr. Strauss and Burt marvel at Charlie's progress as they listen to Charlie's work notes.
Charlie shares his excitement about the experiment and the progress he has made.
Dr. Strauss instructs Burt to hire another stenographer in order to keep up with Charlie.
Burt and Charlie talk about how Algernon behaves and what that means for Charlie.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why are Dr. Strauss and Burt worried about Charlie, according to the excerpt?
He is starting to behave oddly.
His work is making no sense to them.
His work is suffering because he is so distracted.
He is working so hard he is neglecting his health.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why is Algernon's behavior mentioned, which Charlie described in the last lines of the excerpt, important?
It suggests what will likely happen to Charlie.
It worries Charlie because he adores his pet.
It implies that Dr. Strauss is a fraud.
It interferes with Charlie's work.
- 4. Multiple Choice
If an athlete is at peak performance, which of the following must be true?
The athlete experiences and injury during the game.
The athlete tries for the all-star team.
The athlete is the highest scorning player.
The athlete plays the best he or she ever has.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which word means the same as clarity in this sentence:
After hearing both sides of the argument, the judge felt that he had greater clarity about the issue and could make a thoughtful decision.
understanding
information
background
input
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which is the best definition of unleashed as it is used in the following sentence?
The storm unleashed it's fury on the unsuspecting coast.
purposefully destroyed something important
released, set loose on the world
displayed an unusual amount of anger
reacted quickly to a surprise attack
- 7. Multiple Choice
In the scene from this excerpt, how does Burt feel about Charlie's work?
He is worried that Charlie's work does not make sense.
He is awed by Charlie's work but concerned about it's possible effects.
He hopes to better understand Charlie's work before making a judgement.
He is impressed by Charlie's dedication but thinks his work is misguided.
- 8. Multiple Choice
In the previous question, which dialogue from the text best supports your answer?
Charlie's voice-"But they don't understand I'm living at a peak of clarity and beauty...
Burt - "Doctor, I've read some of this...of course, I don't understand it."
Charlie's voice - "They all think I'm killing myself at this pace."
Burt - "What have we unleashed Doctor? What can we do?"
- 9. Multiple Choice
In this scene, how does Charlie feel about his newfound genius level intelligence?
He feels like he has lost control of himself.
He feels hopeful it will last a lifetime.
He is excited because of the beauty he now comprehends.
He is afraid that it will soon disappear and leave him helpless.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of Charlie's comments in the text's dialogue best supports the answer to how Charlie feels about his newly found intelligence?
They all think I'm killing myself at this pace.
It's as if all the knowledge...has lifted me to a peak of light and understanding.
And now that I have found it, how can I give it up?
Algernon became lost in the maze today. He threw himself against the walls....
- 11. Multiple Choice
Based on the following lines from the excerpt, what does this suggest about Dr. Strauss?
Strauss: What are you asking me for? It may take science 40 years to understand what Charlie's telling us this month.
Burt: What have we unleashed doctor? What can we do?
Strauss: We hire another stenographer...and make sure she gets it all down correctly.
He worries that the stenographers can't keep up.
He is more concerned with science than humanity.
He cares about Charlie's fate, which appears grim.
He is not as intelligent as he appears to be.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between the story and script versions of Flowers for Algernon?
Algernon is not a character in the script.
Strauss is presented as uncaring in the story.
Charlie's personality is not clear in the story.
The script is not told from Charlie's point of view.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes how the author's description of the characters differs between the story and the script versions of Flowers for Algernon?
The story presents all the characters from Charlie's point of view.
The story presents a more favorable opinion of the doctors
The script uses Charlie's dialogue to describe Burt and Strauss.
The script does not reveal with the doctors are thinking.
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