Name______Flowers for Algernon Study Guide

Test Date Tuesday, October 25th

Progress Report 11

  1. Why doesn’t Charlie watch much of the movie?

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  1. What does Alice mean when she says that Charlie is beginning “to see what’s behind the surface of things?’

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  1. Describe Charlie’s feelings for Alice.

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4. Why is Charlie angry at Alice at the end of the date? What does she mean by saying that Charlie “has obligations?”

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  1. What does Charlie vow that he is going to do at the end of the date?

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6. Describe Charlie’s nightmare.

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7. How is Charlie using Free Association. What does he describe?

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8. How is Gimpy scamming Mr. Donner?

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9. How did Gimpy use Charlie?

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  1. What does Charlie decide to do about the problem?

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11. What does Charlie find ironic about his intelligence?

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  1. What advice does Alice offer Charlie about Mr. Donner and Gimpy?

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  1. How is Charlie over reacting at the café?

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  1. What does Alice say about her reluctance to get involved with Charlie?

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  1. Where do they agree to go on their next date?

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  1. How does Charlie approach the situation with Gimpy?

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  1. How does Gimpy react?

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  1. How are Charlie’s studies going?

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  1. How do the professors treat him? How does he feel about this?

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  1. Why does Charlie get upset during his date with Alice?

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  1. What does Dr. Strauss say about the situation?

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  1. Why does Charlie get fired from the bakery?

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  1. How do all of his coworkers treat him? Who was the only one who stood up for Charlie?

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  1. Describe Alice’s apartment.

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  1. Why is Professor Nemur concerned about Charlie?

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  1. Who is Rose? Why does she scream at Charlie?

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  1. How is Charlie’s mental development surpassing his physical and emotional development?

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28. Why does Charlie get sick and cry? What does Alice to do comfort him?

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