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Flowers for Algernon
Daniel Keyes
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Charlie Gordon
Alice Kinnian
Professor Nemur
Rose Gordon
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1
of 5
How old is Charlie Kinnian when Flowers for Algernon begins?
25
27
30
32
2
of 5
The narrative of Flowers for Algernon takes the form of Charlie Kinnian's ___.
Letters to his mother
Poetry
Progress reports
Stream of consciousness
3
of 5
Where is Flowers for Algernon set?
Portland, Oregon
New York, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Los Angeles, California
4
of 5
Where is Charlie at the conclusion of Flowers for Algernon?
Living with Alice Kinnian
Deceased
In prison
In a group home
5
of 5
Who is the Algernon of the book's title?
Charlie's alter-ego
Charlie's father
A scientist
A laboratory mouse
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