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Who is Dr. Strauss?
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?
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?
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?
How old is Charlie?
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Where does Charlie go to learn?
Where does Charlie go to learn?
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What does Dr. Strauss advise Charlie to do?
What does Dr. Strauss advise Charlie to do?
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Why does Charlie want to be used by Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian?
Why does Charlie want to be used by Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian?
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Where does Charlie work and how much does he earn?
Where does Charlie work and how much does he earn?
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What does Charlie tell Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur about his writing skills?
What does Charlie tell Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur about his writing skills?
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Where does Charlie go to learn?
Where does Charlie go to learn?
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What is the purpose of Charlie writing down everything that happens to him? Can Charlie think of anything to write about?
What is the purpose of Charlie writing down everything that happens to him? Can Charlie think of anything to write about?
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What does Charlie hope will happen if Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian can use him?
What does Charlie hope will happen if Dr. Strauss and Miss Kinnian can use him?
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Where does Charlie go to learn and how often?
Where does Charlie go to learn and how often?
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What does Charlie say about his writing skills to Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur?
What does Charlie say about his writing skills to Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur?
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How much does Charlie earn and what does he receive from Mr. Donner?
How much does Charlie earn and what does he receive from Mr. Donner?
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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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Description
"Quiz: Charlie's Journey to Intelligence in 'Flowers for Algernon'" Test your knowledge on the thought-provoking novel, "Flowers for Algernon," as you follow Charlie Gordon's transformation from a mentally disabled man to a highly intelligent individual. Explore the themes of intelligence, identity, and the ethics of scientific experimentation in this captivating story.
