Of Mice and Men
Heroes
The Red Badge of Courage
Choices
100
Where does Lennie go after killing Curley's wife?
The river.
100
What is a hero?
Someone who stands up for what is right, even if it is difficult or requires sacrifice.
100
During which war does this story take place?
The Civil War.
100
What choice does Henry make at the start of The Red Badge of Courage?
He decides to enlist in the army.
200
What is Lennie most excited about in owning a farm?
Raising rabbits.
200
Who takes care of Henry after he is wounded?
Wilson.
200
What does Henry think courage is before he goes to war?
He thinks courage is all about the honor he gets from being in the "Greek-like struggle".
200
What does George do about the situation in Weed?
He decides to take Lennie and leave.
300
Who decides to pitch in with George and Lennie to buy a farm?
Candy.
300
What does Henry do that is cowardly?
He flees from battle.
300
What does Henry do in his second battle?
Henry runs away and throws in with a group of wounded soldiers.
300
What choice does Henry make in his last battle?
He decides to stay and fight with his brigade.
400
Why does Curley's wife hang around the bunkhouse?
She is lonely and never spends any time with Curley.
400
What does Henry do that is heroic?
In the end, Henry stands and fights, even when it seems that all is lost.
400
What does Henry overhear the officers discussing?
Henry overhears their plans to send his brigade into battle.
400
What does George ultimately decide to do about the situation with Curley's wife?
He decides to kill Lennie so that no one else will.
500
What is Crooks' heritage?
He is a black man, descended from landowners, not slaves.
500
How is George a hero in Of Mice and Men?
George attempts to protect Lennie, at great cost to himself.
500
What is the "red badge of courage"?
The red badge of courage is a war wound.
500
How can we determine right choices from wrong choices?
Use a standard; the Bible is the ultimate standard for making right choices.
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