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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Progress Report 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Charlie want to talk to first when he gets smart after his surgery?
(a) Ms. Kinnian.
(b) His friends at the bakery.
(c) His mom.
(d) His boss.

2. What does Charlie vow to do after having a talk with Dr. Strauss after his surgery?
(a) Work as hard as he can.
(b) Not lose hope.
(c) Beat Algernon at the maze.
(d) Be as smart as Strauss.

3. Where does Charlie attend school at the beginning of the book?
(a) Portman College.
(b) Beekland University.
(c) Portland University.
(d) Beekman College.

4. What is Nemur's reply to Charlie's question to him just before the surgery?
(a) We don't know.
(b) Absolutely.
(c) Hopefully.
(d) Maybe.

5. How old is Charlie at the beginning of the book?
(a) 12.
(b) 42.
(c) 22.
(d) 32.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Strauss tell Charlie he will not notice his improvement at first after the surgery?

2. Who asked Charlie to keep the Progress Report?

3. How does Charlie feel just before the surgery?

4. What is Charlie supposed to do for a test on the fourth day of the experiment?

5. How many times does Charlie lose against the animal who has undergone the same experiment that Charlie is now a part of?

(see the answer key)

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