Characters
Who is the main character?
Charlie Gordon
What does opportunist mean?
one who takes advantage of every opportunity, regardless of consequences
Why does Miss Kinnian think Charlie should be chosen for the test?
Because he is eager/willing to learn
In what decade does this story take place?
1960's
Who is the author of this short story?
Daniel Keyes
Which doctor seems to support Charlie more?
Dr. Strauss
What does tangible mean?
able to be seen, touched, or felt
What kind of picture test did Charlie take?
Ink Blots; Rorschach
What is one way Charlie learns after the operation?
Reading, TV while sleeping, working with Miss Kinnian
What is the setting? (place)
New York City
What is the name of Charlie's night school teacher?
Miss Alice Kinnian
What is intellectual mean?
appealing to or involving intelligence or mental ability
How does Charlie react to racing with Algernon?
He feels bad about himself because he is losing to a mouse.
What is Charlie's job?
Works at a factory
What book does Charlie read after the operation?
Robinson Crusoe
Who is Algernon?
The mouse that had the test before Charlie, who Charlie befriends.
What does cower mean?
to shrink away
What does it mean to "pull a Charlie Gordon?"
Do something stupid
Who wins the races between Charlie and Algernon after the operation?
They both do
How old is Charlie?
37
Who are Charlie's "friends" from work?
Joe and Frank
What is stimulus?
someting that causes a response
Why does Charlie want this operation?
He wants to be smart. He thinks that will make him normal and liked by others.
What did Charlie realize right at the end of Progress Report 11?
He loves Miss Kinnian
Make a prediction and give a reason why you think it will happen?
Many answers