Question

read the excerpt from part 2 of flowers for algernon.
\i know i should rest, but im driven on by something inside that wont let me stop. ive got to find the reason for the sharp regression in algernon. ive got to know if and when it will happen to me.
how does charlie react when he realizes that he will likely face the same fate as algernon?
○ he attempts to complete his research before he loses the intellectual capacity to do so.
○ he blames dr. strauss and dr. nemur for convincing him to participate in the study.
○ he tries to stop the progression of his deterioration before he loses his intellectual capacity.
○ he realizes that he may be able to save algernon if he completes his research quickly.\

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Charlie is driven to find the cause of Algernon's regression before he loses his own intellectual ability, prioritizing finishing his research quickly.

Answer:

He attempts to complete his research before he loses the intellectual capacity to do it.