Characters
Setting/Plot Elements
Themes
Devices/Figurative Language
Vocabulary
100
The author describes this character as, "a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, [and] wide slopping shoulders." He is innocent and good, but gets himself in trouble with his love for "soft things."
Who is Lennie Smalls
100
Of Mice and Men takes place during what severe worldwide economic crisis? (1929-late 1930's)
What is The Great Depression.
100
The definition of theme.
Answers will vary: What is the central topic/idea of a text. What the author is trying to convey.
100
The definition of "foreshadowing."
Answers will vary: What is the indication of a future event.
100
A machine used on the farm to prepare a proper seed bed for crops. This is the machine in which George tells the boss that Lennie can drive.
A. Cultivator
B. Tractor
C. Dragger
What is Cultivator.
200
Described as a "tart," this character is flirtatious, and represents the portrayal of women in the 1930's. She is married to the boss's son.
Who is Curly's wife.
200
The author of Of Mice and Men? (Last name is fine, and no, spelling does not count!)
Who is John Steinbeck.
200
This is what George, Lennie (and Candy) tried so hard to achieve by having a dream of building a farm. This is also what Curley's wife tried to achieve by having a dream of being a Hollywood actress. Hint: The idea that they could make their own success in America, "The _____ _____."
What is The American Dream.
200
"A water snake slipped along the pool, its head held up like a little periscope." What type of figurative language is this?
What is a simile.
200
"A big ____ rose to the surface of the pool, gulped air and then sank mysteriously into the dark water again, leaving widening rings on the water."
What kind of fish is described?
A. Trout
B. Carp
C. Clown fish
What is a Carp.
300
This character is short-tempered, with Lennie especially, but could be described as the most loyal friend. He had a dream to own his own farm.
Who is George.
300
The area where George, Lennie and rest of the ranch workers (except for Crooks) sleep. This is where the men make an attempt at creating some sort of home life and bonding with one another, for example, where the men play card games.
What is the Bunk House.
300
Ironically, this scene at the end of the novel was considered the ultimate act of friendship.
What is when George kills Lennie.
300
"The sycamore leaves whispered in the wind." This type of figurative language gives human qualities to non-human objects.
What is personification.
300
Because it seemed friendly, neighbors were surprise to hear the dog had mauled a pedestrian. What does the word "mauled" mean?
Answers may vary: What is roughly attacked.
400
This character is a figure of natural authority. He is a leader on the farm and is in charge of making decisions.
Who is Slim.
400
What is the name of the river that the story both begins and ends at? Hint -- it is part of the first line of the book. "A few miles south of Soledad, the ______ River drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green."
What is the Salinas River.
400
Which character is treated unfairly on the farm? He is used to portray the theme of racism and discrimination. Hint: He had a crooked back.
Who is Crooks.
400
The author uses imagery throughout the novel. Imagery is language you can visualize. Is this quote an example of imagery? "It has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool. On one side of the river the golden foothill slopes curve up to the strong and rocky Gabilan mountains."
What is YES!
400
"George unslung his bindle and dropped it gently on the bank." What is a bindle?
What is a bag or sack.
500
This character is old in age, but shares the same dream as George and Lennie. That dream, however, never becomes a reality.
Who is Candy.
500
Name the three things that Lennie accidentally, and innocently, kills in the novel.
What is a mouse, puppy, and Curly's wife.
500
Name ONE character who portrays the themes of loneliness and isolation.
Answers will vary. Who is Candy, Crooks, Curley's wife.
500
"The curls, tiny little sausages, were spread on the hay behind her head." Hint: This is a comparison, but does not use like or as!
What is a metaphor.
500
The losing basketball team showed a great deal of dignity when they cheered as their opponents accepted the trophy. What does the word dignity mean?
What is respect.