Comprehension
Why does Charlie want to do the operation?
He wants to be smart like everyone else.
What is another word for operation?
Surgery
The girl opened the door slowly.
Replace the direct object with something that makes sense.
The girl opened ______________ slowly.
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a brief reference to a well-known person, character, story, movie, or event. The writer does not explain it, because they expect the reader to already know it.
What does Charlie fear while doing the inkblot test?
He fears that he will fail, and the doctors will not choose him for the experiment/operation.
What is opposite of regress?
progress
The doctor gave Charlie and Inkblot test.
What is the indirect object?
Charlie
Marcus sat quietly while the noise around him grew louder. He squeezed his hands together under the desk, counting his breaths and trying to stay in control. But when the laughter turned toward him, he felt the Hulk inside his chest, pushing to break free.
What is the allusion and what does it allude to?
The Hulk, which is known for losing control when angry and turning that anger into great strength.
What does Algernon represent in the story? Explain
Charlie's future, since he did the same surgery, we can see the side effects.
Which one would most likely be the object to deteriorate?
gold or an old building's ceiling?
an old building's ceiling
In the beginning of the story, Algernon won the maze for the scientists.
What is the indirect object?
the scientists
What does Naive POV mean?
the story is told from the perspective of a character who does not fully understand what is really happening(character is innocent, or too young to understand the reality).
What did Charlie realize about his friends/coworkers, after he became smart?
That they were mocking him and laughing at him.
Fill in the blanks:
After realizing the truth about how others feel about him, Charlie become very _______________, thinking deeply about what his intelligence really means.
introspective
The mayor gave the students the certificates.
Direct object: the awards
→ Gave what? the awards
Indirect object: the winners
→ Gave to whom? the winners
Sam smiled when the boys took his hat and tossed it back and forth. They were laughing so much, and he was happy that everyone was having a good time. When the hat finally landed back in his hands, he thanked them for playing with him. Walking away, Sam felt proud that he finally fit in, even though his ears still burned.
How does this show Naive POV?
Sam thinks the boys are playing with him, but the reader understands they are making fun of him. The character misunderstands the situation, while the reader sees the truth.
How did Algernon show regression?
He became hostile and bit Charlie.
Doing something without thinking about it would be controlled by the _________________mind.
subconscious
The referee tossed the team the whistle.
What is the direct and indirect object?
Direct object: the whistle
→ Tossed what? the whistle
Indirect object: the team
→ Tossed to whom? the team
He walked into the room and felt very small, surrounded by tall walls and strict rules. Everything was quiet and serious, and no one dared to speak out of turn. It felt like stepping into The White House, where every move mattered.
What is the allusion and what does it mean?
A place of power, seriousness, and authority