Study Guide for Friday

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Flowers for Algernon 35 Multiple Choice

Vocabulary:

• ·        Words used in context and within sentences.

Characters:

·        Charlie Gordon

·        Fay Lillman

·        Norma Gordon

·        Dr. Strauss

·        Prof. Nemur

·        Alice Kinnian

·        Rose Gordon

·        Matt Gordon

·        Hymie

Literary Elements:

·        Figurative language?

·        Flashbacks?

·        Themes:

o   Ignorance is bliss.

o   Perception vs. reality

·        What are some examples of symbolism from his flashbacks?

·        Allusions?

·        Foreshadowing?

Comprehension and Critical Thinking:

·        What is the purpose of the surgery?

·        How does Charlie feel after the purpose?

·        What discoveries does Charlie make about the people around him?

·        What are some of Charlie’s memories about his sister growing up?

·        Describe how Alice and Charlie’s relationship is changing.

·        What happened at Dr. Guarino’s?

·        What were the major events of the convention?

·        What is Charlie’s new plan after the convention?

·        How have Charlie’s emotions changed since the surgery?

·        What are some of Charlie’s issues with women?