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Characterization and Foreshadowing in "Flowers for Algernon" Answers

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Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon."I have no more money and Mrs. Flynn says I got to go to work somewhere and pay the rent because I havent paid for over two months. I dont know any work but the job I used to have at Donnegans Plastic Box Company.How does Charlie’s inability to pay rent affect the plot?

A
It causes Charlie to ask Dr. Strauss whether he can return to the lab.
B
It forces Charlie to request that Miss Kinnian give him money.
C
It forces Charlie to talk to Mr. Donnegan about being a janitor again.
D
It causes Charlie to tell Frank Reilly that he needs protection.
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How will Charlie most likely change after his experience at the diner in part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon"?

A
He should be kind to each person who crosses his path.
B
He will be more sympathetic to those who are similar to the way he once was.
C
He will attempt to help the dishwasher receive the surgery he was given.
D
He will react the same way each time he sees someone being treated unfairly.
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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?

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.
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Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon."They're all pretending that Algernon's behavior is not necessarily significant for me. But it's hard to hide the fact that some of the other animals who were used in this experiment are showing strange behavior.How does Algernon’s behavior affect Charlie and affect the plot?

A
It makes Charlie excited about the possibility that his research will become more interesting.
B
It makes Charlie realize that he must protect himself from ending up like the mouse.
C
It makes Charlie excited that he will have a lot of time to complete his studies.
D
It makes Charlie realize that he must finish his research as quickly as possible.

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