GENERAL STATEMENTS
THE PLOT
NAME THAT CHARACTER!
JOHNNY BEAR
100
Of Mice and Men is set in this location.
What is Salinas (Valley), California?
100
In the beginning of the novel, Lennie is said to have "big paws," which resembles this animal.
What is a bear?
100
"Well, I think Curley's wife married...a tart."
Who is George?
100
This is the name of the bar where Fat Carl is the bartender.
What is the Buffalo Bar?
200
For most countries, The Great Depression occurred in this year.
What is 1930?
200
While Lennie and George are at the bunkhouse, they meet this "jerkline skinner."
Who is Slim?
200
"Don't shoot 'im? He got Carlson's Luger. 'Course we'll shoot him."
Who is Curley?
200
Johnny Bear mimics the narrator's conversation with this person.
Who is Mae Romero?
300
John Steinbeck died in this year.
What is 1968?
300
Daily Double!
Who is Aunt Clara?
300
"O.K., Machine. I'll talk to you later. I like machines."
Who is Curley's wife?
300
Johnny Bear repeatedly says this, which influences Alex Hartnell to punch him in the face.
What is whisky/ whisky for Johnny?
400
This is the year Penguin Books first published Of Mice and Men.
What is 1978?
400
For this reason, Curley keeps his hand in a glove full of vaseline.
What is Curley trying to keep his hand soft for his wife?
400
"Maybe like that time in Weed you was tellin' about."
Who is Slim?
400
At the bar, Timothy Ratz always played this game.
What is solitaire?
500
John Steinbeck often discussed this particular form of awareness that individuals had regarding the conditions of their society.
What is social consciousness?
500
These are Lennie's last words to Curley's wife before he kills her.
What is "Don't you go yellin"?
500
"You never give a thought to George. He been doin' nice things for you alla time."
Who is Lennie (impersonating Aunt Clara)?
500
Daily Double!
What is her pregnancy by a Chinese worker?
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