Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men is set in which decade?
a. 1910s
b. 1920s
c. 1930s
d. 1940s
c. 1930s
To whom is Antony referring when he says, "This was the noblest Roman of them all"?
a. Caesar
b. Brutus
c. Cassius
d. Himself
b. Brutus
What rhetorical appeal means "emotion"?
Pathos
Who is Lennie's companion who acts like an older brother for him?
a. Slim
b. Whit
c. George
d. Candy
d. George
He suffered from epilepsy.
a. Brutus
b. Caesar
c. Antony
d. Cassius
b. Caesar
In which state is the story set?
a. California
b. Oklahoma
c. Iowa
d. Texas
e. The exact location is never mentioned
a. California
According to Antony, why did the other conspirators act against Caesar?
a. For the common food
b. Out of envy of Caesar
c. Due to personal ambition
d. Under coercion
b. Out of envy of Caesar
What rhetorical appeal means "credibility"?
Ethos
Who is George's companion who is large and unable to exist in society normally?
a. George
b. Lennie
c. Slim
d. Candy
b. Lennie
He is the first to speak to Brutus about the danger of Caesar's growing power.
a. Caesar
b. Brutus
c. Decius
d. Cassius
d. Cassius
Why does Carlson want to shoot Candy's dog?
a. The dog is mean and tried to bite him
b. He thinks the dog is ugly and reminds him of a drowned rat
c. The dog is too old to be of any use and it stinks up the room
d. Carlson doesn't have a good reason; he's just a mean guy
c. The dog is too old to be of any use and it stinks up the room
How does Antony describe Brutus' motives in joining the conspiracy?
a. Personal hatred for Caesar
b. Ambition for power
c. Honest thought and common good
d. Influence from Cassius
c. Honest thought and common good
Which rhetorical appeal means "logic"?
Who is the character whose dream it was to become an actress?
a. Curley
b. the boss
c. Slim
d. Curley's wife
d. Curley's wife
He offers the crown to Caesar three times.
a. Antony
b. Lepidus
c. Cicero
d. Titinius
a. Antony
From whom does Candy seek advice before allowing Carlson to shoot his dog?
a. George
b. Whit
c. Curley
d. Slim
d. Slim
What theme is underscored by Antony's declaration that Brutus was the "noblest Roman of them all"?
a. The futility of ambition
b. The complexity of honor and virtue
c. The inevitability of fate
d. The corrupting influence of power
b. The complexity of honor and virtue
Which famous ancient Greek philosopher is best known for studying rhetorical appeals?
a. Rene DeCartes
b. Voltaire
c. Pythagorus
d. Aristotle
d. Aristotle
Who kills Candy's dog?
a. George
b. Slim
c. Carlson
d. Curley
c. Carlson
He is the first of the conspirators to stab Caesar.
a. Casca
b. Antony
c. Cassius
d. Brutus
a. Casca
George and Lennie are different from the other men.
a. because they look out for each other
b. because they have more specialized skills
c. because they like to stay a long time at each job they take
d. because they've inherited money from Aunt Clara
a. because they look out for each other
Which theme is highlighted by Caesar's exclamation "Et tu Brute"?
a. Friendship and loyalty
b. The struggle for power
c. Betrayal and tragedy
d. Honor and reputation
c. Betrayal and tragedy
In the below advertisement, which rhetorical appeals is used and how do you know?
"Crest Whitening Strips clean 30% more plaque build up than other brands which leaves teeth feeling cleaner twice as long as other dental hygienic products."
1st-Logos: Stats, facts, charts, graphs
2nd-Ethos: Establishing a line of credibility compared to other brands
This character is isolated on the ranch due to his race and his disability.
a. George
b. Curley's wife
c. Curley
d. Crooks
d. Crooks
She has the opportunity to tell Caesar about the conspiracy but does not take it.
a. Calpurnia
b. Portia
c. Soothsayer
d. Metellus
b. Portia