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What is Charlie’s IQ before the operation?

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Below 70, classified as “Extremely Low.”

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What is Charlie’s expected IQ after the operation?

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Between 120–129, classified as “Superior.”

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What effect does the IQ increase have on Charlie emotionally?

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He realizes his friends were mocking him and feels betrayed.

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How does Charlie’s view of reality change after the operation?

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He becomes more aware and emotionally complex, feeling isolated.

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Why does Keyes use incorrect spelling and grammar at first?

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To build sympathy and help the reader understand Charlie’s struggle.

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How does the reader experience Charlie’s development through language?

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His grammar and spelling improve, showing growing intelligence.

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How does first-person narration help the story?

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It lets the reader deeply understand Charlie’s inner thoughts.

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Is Charlie a reliable narrator? Why or why not?

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No—his limited understanding causes him to misread situations.

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What does Charlie think when Miss Kinnian cries?

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He believes she just “got something in her eye” (Keyes 191).

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Why does the Rorschach test confuse Charlie?

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He sees only inkblots and doesn’t realize there’s no wrong answer.

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How do Charlie’s coworkers treat him before the operation?

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They mock him and pretend to be his friends.

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What does “pulling a Charlie Gordon” mean?

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Making a foolish mistake, used to mock Charlie.

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How does Charlie react when he understands the joke? (“Pulling a Charlie Gordon”)

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He says, “I’m ashamed” and feels hurt (Keyes 193).

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Why does Charlie hate Algernon?

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Algernon keeps beating him in maze races, symbolizing his frustration.

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What shows Charlie’s intelligence is increasing?

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He realizes people have been mocking him and starts learning languages.

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What ethical concern exists with the operation?

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Charlie cannot give true informed consent due to his low IQ.

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What is a benefit of the operation for Charlie?

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He gains intellectual understanding and learns new things.

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What is a downside of the operation for Charlie?

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He becomes emotionally isolated and loses his job.

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How does Charlie’s intelligence change in Progress Reports 11–12?

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He learns history, cites scholarly works, and reads foreign languages.

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How do Charlie’s coworkers react to his new intelligence?

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They avoid him and eventually have him fired.

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Why do the factory workers fire Charlie?

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They feel he’s changed too much and no longer trust him.

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How does Charlie’s relationship with Miss Kinnian change?

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He surpasses her intellectually, and they grow apart.

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How does Charlie feel about Miss Kinnian?

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He falls in love with her and admires her beauty (Keyes 198).

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What does Charlie realize about Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss?

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They argued, mocked him, and are not as smart as he thought.

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What does Charlie discover in the experiment data?
The scientists miscalculated Algernon’s timeline, worrying him.
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What happens during the diner scene with the boy? (after the operation)
Charlie laughs with others, then realizes the boy is like he used to be.
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How does Charlie react to the diner incident?
He feels guilt and shame, then leaves without eating.
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What does the diner boy incident represent?
It parallels Charlie’s past, showing how he was mocked unknowingly.
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Is Charlie happier after gaining intelligence?
No—he feels isolated and says it “driven a wedge” between him and others (Keyes 198).
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What theme about kindness does the story suggest? | This is in Flowers for Algernon
Kindness and compassion can reveal cruelty and lead to self-reflection.
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What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by the word “to” (e.g., to run, to write).
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What part of speech can infinitives function as?
Infinitives can act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
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What is an infinitive phrase?
An infinitive phrase includes the infinitive and its modifiers or objects (e.g., to win the race).
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What is a split infinitive?
A split infinitive is when a word (usually an adverb) comes between “to” and the verb (e.g., to quickly run). (AVOID USING THESE!!)
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Give 3 examples of infinitives.
to eat to dance to read
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Give 3 examples of infinitive phrases.
to finish the project to study for the test to write a novel
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Give 3 examples of split infinitives.
to boldly go to always try to truly understand
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Use an infinitive in a sentence.
She likes to hike.
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Use an infinitive phrase in a sentence
She had until Friday to finish the project.
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Use an split infinitive in a sentence
She likes to loudly talk into the microphone.
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What is a participle?
A participle is a verb form used as an adjective.
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What are the two types of participles?
Present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n).
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Give 3 examples of present participles.
running laughing dancing
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Give 3 examples of past participles.
baked broken written
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Use a present participle in a sentence.
The barking dog woke up the baby.
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Use a past participle in a sentence.
The broken window let in cold air.
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What is a participial phrase?
A phrase that begins with a participle and includes its modifiers or objects.
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Example of a participial phrase in a sentence?
Walking quickly, she reached the store before it closed.
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What is a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun.
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What roles can gerunds play in a sentence?
Subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, and subject complements.
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Example of a gerund as a subject?
Swimming is great exercise.
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Example of a gerund as a direct object?
She enjoys painting
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Example of a gerund as an indirect object?
He gave reading more time.
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Example of a gerund as an object of a preposition?
They talked about hiking.
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Example of a gerund as a subject complement?
Her favorite activity is dancing.
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Give 3 more examples of gerunds in different roles.
Running helped him relax. (Subject) I don’t mind waiting. (Direct object) We talked about traveling. (Object of preposition)
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What is a relative clause?
A relative clause is a type of dependent clause that describes a noun and begins with a relative pronoun like who, whom, whose, which, or that.
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What are common relative pronouns?
Who, whom, whose, which, that.
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Example of a relative clause in a sentence?
The book that she wrote is on the shelf.
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Identify the relative clause: “The girl who won the race is my cousin.”
who won the race is the relative clause, describing the girl.
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Can a relative clause come in the middle of a sentence?
Yes. Example: My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting soon.
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What is a dependent clause?
A dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause to complete its meaning.
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What are common subordinating conjunctions?
Because, although, when, since, if, unless, while, before, after.
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Example of a dependent clause in a sentence?
Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
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Identify the dependent clause: “Although she studied, she didn’t pass the test.”
Although she studied is the dependent clause.
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What makes a clause dependent?
It begins with a subordinating conjunction and does not express a complete thought.
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Can a dependent clause come first in a sentence?
Yes. Example: If you’re late, we’ll leave without you.
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What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a complete sentence that has a subject and verb and expresses a full thought.
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Can an independent clause stand alone as a sentence?
Yes. Example: The dog barked loudly.
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What does every independent clause need?
A subject and a predicate (verb) that form a complete thought.
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Identify the independent clause: “He was tired, but he finished the race.”
He was tired and he finished the race are both independent clauses.
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Example of a sentence with both an independent and dependent clause?
I’ll call you when I get home. (I’ll call you is the independent clause.)
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What does Roger try to steal at the beginning of the story?
He tries to steal Mrs. Jones’s purse.
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How can you join two independent clauses?
Use a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
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How does Mrs. Jones react when Roger tries to steal from her?
She grabs him, scolds him, and brings him to her home instead of calling the police.
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What is Roger’s physical state when Mrs. Jones first catches him?
He is dirty, frail, and wearing tennis shoes and jeans.
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What does Mrs. Jones do for Roger after taking him home?
She washes his face, feeds him dinner, and talks with him.
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How does Roger feel about Mrs. Jones by the end of the story?
He is moved by her kindness and wants to earn her trust.
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Why doesn’t Mrs. Jones call the police?
She sees that Roger is a troubled boy and wants to help, not punish, him.
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What does Mrs. Jones give Roger at the end of the story?
Ten dollars to buy the blue suede shoes he wanted.
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What theme does the story suggest about kindness? | In "Thank you, M'am."
Everyone deserves kindness and compassion, no matter their past mistakes.
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What does the story suggest about trust? | In "Thank you, M'am."
Trust must be earned, but one act of trust can inspire change.
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What theme does the story suggest about forgiveness? | In "Thank you, M'am."
Forgiveness can lead to personal growth and healing in relationships.
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Why is Roger confused by Mrs. Jones’s behavior?
He expects punishment but receives care and generosity instead.
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What does Mrs. Jones reveal about her own past?
She admits she also did things in her youth that she wouldn’t want to confess
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Why does Roger not run away from Mrs. Jones’s home?
He begins to trust her and doesn’t want to betray that trust.
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How does Mrs. Jones show she trusts Roger?
She leaves her purse unattended and doesn’t watch him closely.
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What lesson does Mrs. Jones hope Roger will learn?
That stealing is wrong and that people can get what they want honestly.
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Who are the main characters in "Thank You, Ma’m"?
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones and Roger.
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What is the theme of "Thank You, Ma’m"?
Everyone deserves kindness and compassion, no matter their past mistakes.
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What is the plot of "Thank You, Ma’m"?
A boy tries to steal a woman’s purse but is taken in, fed, and taught a moral lesson by her instead of being punished.
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What is the setting of "Thank You, Ma’m"?
A city street and Mrs. Jones’s modest home, late at night in the 1950s.
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What is the main conflict in "Thank You, Ma’m"?
Roger tries to steal to get what he wants, but is confronted with unexpected kindness instead of punishment.
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What is the resolution or ending of "Thank You, Ma’m"?
Mrs. Jones gives Roger money and lets him go, leaving him speechless and emotionally impacted by her generosity.
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Who are the main characters in "Flowers for Algernon"?
Charlie Gordon, Algernon (the mouse), Dr. Strauss, Dr. Nemur, and Miss Kinnian.
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What is the theme of "Flowers for Algernon"?
Intelligence alone does not lead to happiness; human connection and dignity are just as important.
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What is the plot of "Flowers for Algernon"?
A mentally disabled man undergoes an operation to increase his intelligence, experiences rapid growth, and then a tragic decline.
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What is the setting of "Flowers for Algernon"?
A large city in the U.S. in the mid-20th century, including a bakery, a lab, and Charlie’s apartment.
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What is the main conflict in "Flowers for Algernon"?
Charlie’s internal conflict over his identity, relationships, and the emotional consequences of gaining—and then losing—intelligence.
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What ethical issue is raised in "Flowers for Algernon"?
Whether it is morally right to experiment on humans who may not fully understand the risks involved, especially those with disabilities.

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