"Robbie"
"Flowers for Algernon"
Story Elements
(Bonus!) Teacher Trivia
100
Who is the protagonist?
Gloria
100
True or False? Charlie and Algernon received the same operation?
True
100
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
A) War
B) A boy travels to another city
C) Friendship helps people survive difficult times
D) The antagonist
C) Friendship helps people survive difficult times
100
TRUE or FALSE: Mrs. Brown has a twin brother?
False! (Twin Sister)
200
Why does Gloria's mother dislike Robbie?
She sees him as a threat or dangerous
200
How did Charlie change throughout the story?
At first, he was making spelling mistakes and couldn't read. Then, he got smarter. Towards the end, Charlie regressed and went back to making spelling mistakes.
200
This is the time and place of a story.
Setting
200
What teacher did Ms. Penado support the MOST last year?
Ms. Sudit
300
In "Robbie," the robot's relationship with Gloria most directly develops which element of the plot?
The exposition, when we learn about the setting and characters. Robbie and Gloria develop a nurturing relationship.
300
This moment provides the clearest foreshadowing of Charlie’s eventual decline.
Algernon’s death
300
What are the two types of conflict in a story?
External and Internal
300
How many ferrets does Mrs. Brown have?
2
400
What is a major theme of the story?
Humans fearing technology
400
What happens at the end (resolution) of "Flowers for Algernon?"
Charlie's intelligence regresses back to how he was before the operation and he leaves New York.
400
This type of conflict happens when a character struggles within themselves.
Internal Conflict
400
What side of the country did Mr. Jacobson grow up in?
East Coast
500
What was Asimov's perspective on technology?
Asimov believed that changes in technology are inevitable and we must be embrace it.
500
What is the major theme of the story?
Intelligence brings painful awareness
500
How would changing the setting affect a story?
A. Conflict changes
B. Characters act differently
C. Theme can change or deepen
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
500
What career does Mrs. Morales' husband have?
Law Enforcement (Cop/Police Officer)
600
What happens towards the end of the story?
Robbie saves Gloria and her mom becomes tolerant of Robbie.
600
What is the internal conflict that develops as Charlie gains intelligence and reevaluates his past relationships?
His struggle between his past self and present self
600
This is the difference between climax and resolution.
the climax is the turning point, while the resolution shows how the conflict is resolved
600
How many pets does Ms. Penado have?
None! (0)
700
Which moment reveals the central irony of the story, as the character most feared proves to be the one who protects human life.
Robbie saving Gloria
700
What happens at the beginning of the story?
Charlie has spelling mistakes and doesn't read well. He receives an operation/surgery to get smart
700
What is difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is what the story is about/main idea, while a theme is a message about that topic
700
What was the date of Mr. Duran's wedding?
June 28th, 2025