View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of experiment is Charlie a part of?
(a) Something to raise his IQ.
(b) Something to slow the effects of aging.
(c) Something to increase reflex timing.
(d) Something to monitor thinking habits.

2. What do Charlie's friends in the hospital bring Charlie before his surgery?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Pictures.
(c) Chocolate cake.
(d) Magazines.

3. What is on the fifth floor of the building where Burt works?
(a) Cats and dogs.
(b) Rabbits and rats.
(c) Monkeys and mice.
(d) Ferrets and mice.

4. Who suggested that Charlie should be a part of the experiment in the first place?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Charlie's mom.
(c) Charlie's teacher.
(d) Charlie's boss.

5. What color is the room where Charlie's surgery takes place?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Charlie worked at the bakery?

2. Why can't Charlie's uncle give permission for Charlie to be a part of this experiment?

3. What does Burt have Charlie try and do after showing him the animal who has undergone the same experiment he is now a part of?

4. What is the date of the first Progress Report entry?

5. What is the name of the main doctor overseeing Charlie's experiment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What used to happen to Charlie when he told lies?

2. What does Burt tell Charlie to do over and over during the Rorschach test?

3. What does Burt have Charlie try and do on the fourth day of the experiment?

4. What trait does Burt say that Algernon and Charlie both share?

5. Why is Professor Nemur so hesitant to perform the surgery on Charlie?

6. How does Charlie feel about Burt after he takes the Rorschach test?

7. What is unique about the writing style of the first chapter of this book?

8. What worries Charlie when he comes back to the bakery after his surgery?

9. Why does Charlie not know where his mother and sister are at the beginning of the book?

10. How does Charlie think his parents will respond to him if he shows them he has become smart?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 568 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample