Characters
Who is the protagonist of "Flowers for Algernon?"
Charlie Gordon
What perspective is Flowers for Algernon written in?
First person.
What is Charlie's IQ at the beginning of the story?
68
Who is the author of Flowers for Algernon?
Daniel Keyes
How does Charlie get home from the party?
A policeman gives him a ride home.
What is the name of Charlie's teacher?
Mrs. Kinnian
What format is Flowers for Algernon written in?
Progress Reports
What has Charlie learned about his 'friends' Joe and Frank?
He learned they like to have him around to make fun of him.
Who else received the same operation as Charlie?
Algernon
Once Charlie learns proper punctuation, he wants to go back and edit his earlier progress reports but is told not to.
What is the most reasonable explanation for not fixing his mistakes?
The progress reports will show Charlie's improvement.
What does Charlie think about his co-workers, Frank and Joe?
Charlie thinks they are his friends.
Why is it dramatic irony when Charlie begins to learn punctuation?
Charlie thinks he is applying the correct rule, but he is not.
Why does Charlie not feel well after going out with his "friends" the first time?
He drank too much the night before.
What character trait can be seen in Charlie through the following quote?
"I told Joe I didn't want anything to drink. He gave me a plain coke instead. It tasted funny, but I thought it was just a bad taste in my mouth" (Keyes 322).
Trusting
OR something similiar
Where does Charlie work?
A factory.
What does it mean to "pull a Charlie Gordon"?
To make a mistake.
Why does Mrs. Kinnian recommend Charlie for the operation? What specific quality does Charlie possess that makes him an ideal candidate?
He has motivation. He wants more than anything to be "smart," and, despite the fact that his IQ is so low, his drive to succeed is what convinces the doctors to "use him."
What are at least 2 things Charlie's "friends" do to him while they are hanging out?
*Make fun of him
*Ditch him
*Spike his drink
*Trip him
What character trait can be seen in Charlie through the following quote?
"She said its part of your education so now on Ill look up all the words Im not sure how to spell. It takes a long time to write that way but I think Im remembering" (Keyes 321).
Hardworking
OR something similar
What are the names of Charlie's co-workers at the factory?
Joe Carp and Frank Reilly.
How can WE tell that Charlie's intelligence is improving.
*remembering more (retaining information)
* spelling has improved
* learning grammar (punctuation)
*stronger, deeper feelings/emotions
What is the part of your mind called which is not fully aware but still influences thoughts, actions, and bodily control?
Your subconscious mind
What is the first thing that CHARLIE accepts as proof that he is becoming more intelligent?
He beats Algernon in the maze.
What EMOTION (character trait) can best be seen in Charlie in the following:
"Algernon has to learn it to eat so he has to lern something new to get his food. This made me sad because if he couldnt lern he woud be hungry. I don't think its right to make you pass a test to eat. How woud Dr. Nemur like it to have to pass a test every time he wants to eat."
Empathy
OR something similar