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Flowers for Algernon

English 8 Elsenpeter

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What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon?" First-person, from Charlies's point of view.
What form does the story "Flowers for Algernon" take? Progress reports by Charlie.
What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon?" He has below-normal intelligence.
In "Flowers for Algernon," what happens during Charlie's first inkblot test? He fails to see things in the inkblot.
In "Flowers for Algernon," why do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment? They feel he is motivated to learn.
Before his operation in "Flowers for Algernon," how does Charlie feel about it? He is happy and excited.
In "Flowers for Algernon," why do Charlie's fellow workers want Charlie fired? They become jealous when Charlie becomes smart.
In "Flowers for Algernon," what tells you that Charlie is going back to his old condition? He starts spelling badly again.
How does the author of "Flowers for Algernon" view science? Science may do unexpected harm.
What phrase best describes Charlie at the end of "Flowers for Algernon?" Sad but not hopeless.
What is the opposite of refute? Prove
What is the meaning of introspective? Inward looking
What is the tense of the verb "will perform" in the following sentence: The doctors will perform the surgery tomorrow. Future tense
Is there a major difference in Charlie's personality after the operation, and if so, is it for the better? How does Charlie not change after the operation? Charlie is sweet, kind, and forgiving. He is motivated to learn. The operation doesn't change his personality. He becomes more intelligent, but his personality stays the same.
What does Charlie hope for at the beginning of the story? He hopes to be smart.
How do things actually turn out? He becomes smart for a short time.
What lesson about life does the outcome teach? The lesson in life is about fate - you can't change it. All life has value.
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