Characterization and Foreshadowing in "Flowers for Algernon"
Question 6 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC
Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon."I know I should rest, but I'm driven on by something inside that won't let me stop. I've got to find the reason for the sharp regression in Algernon. I've got to know if and when it will happen to meHow does Charlie react when he realizes that he will likely face the same fate as Algernon?
Answer
A
He attempts to complete his research before he loses the intellectual capacity to do it.
B
He blames Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur for convincing him to participate in the study.
C
He tries to stop the progression of his deterioration before he loses his intellectual capacity.
D
He realizes that he may be able to save Algernon if he completes his research quickly.
Explanation
Charlie realizes that his intelligence may decline just as Algernon’s has, so he urgently continues his research while he still has the ability to do it. The excerpt says he is driven to find the reason for Algernon’s regression and wants to know when it will happen to him. This matches the choice about completing his research before losing his intellectual capacity; he is not trying to stop the deterioration itself.
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