15 Questions
Who is Dr. Strauss?
Dr. Strauss is a person mentioned by Charlie Gordon who tells him to write down everything he thinks and everything that happens to him.
Why does Charlie want to be used by Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian?
Charlie wants to be used by Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian because he hopes they can make him smart.
Where does Charlie work and how much does he earn?
Charlie works at Donners bakery and earns 11 dollars a week.
How old is Charlie?
Charlie is 32 years old.
Where does Charlie go to learn?
Charlie goes to the Beekmin Collidge Center for Retarted Adults three times a week on his time off.
What does Dr. Strauss advise Charlie to do?
Write down what he thinks and remembers, and everything that happens to him.
Why does Charlie want to be used by Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian?
He hopes they can make him smart.
Where does Charlie work and how much does he earn?
He works at Donners bakery and earns 11 dollars a week.
What does Charlie tell Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur about his writing skills?
He tells them that he can't write well.
Where does Charlie go to learn?
He goes to the Beekman College Center for Retarded Adults.
What is the purpose of Charlie writing down everything that happens to him? Can Charlie think of anything to write about?
Charlie is writing down everything that happens to him so that Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian can see if they can use him. Charlie currently cannot think of anything to write about.
What does Charlie hope will happen if Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian can use him?
Charlie hopes that if Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian can use him, they will be able to make him smart.
Where does Charlie go to learn and how often?
Charlie goes to the Beekman College Center for Retarded Adults three times a week on his time off to learn.
What does Charlie say about his writing skills to Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur?
Charlie tells Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur that he cannot write well, but Dr. Strauss says it doesn't matter. He advises Charlie to write just like he talks and like he writes compositions in Miss Kinnian's class.
How much does Charlie earn and what does he receive from Mr. Donner?
Charlie earns 11 dollars a week working at Donner's bakery. He also receives bread or cake if he wants.
Study Notes
Charlie Gordon's Background
- Charlie Gordon is 32 years old and works at Donner's bakery.
- He earns $11 per week and receives bread or cake as part of his compensation.
- Charlie attends the Beekman College Center for retarded adults three times a week on his time off.
- He is taking classes with Miss Kinnian, where he learns to write and do computations.
The Experiment
- Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur are conducting an experiment on Charlie.
- Charlie is asked to write down everything he thinks and remembers from now on.
- The purpose of the experiment is to see if they can use Charlie, and hopefully make him smart.
Charlie's Goals
- Charlie wants to be smart and is hopeful that the experiment will make him intelligent.
- He is eager to please Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur to achieve his goal.
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