Notes Pt. 1
Who wrote "Of Mice And Men" and what year was it published?
John Steinbeck, 1937
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 10x the amount of points: In the story "The Metamorphosis" what did Gregor turn into?
- A Dung Beatle
How would you describe George in this story?
Protective Figure/Brains Of The Operation
What did Lennie do that caused him and George to have to flee their previous town?
He grabbed a woman's dress and broke her arm
having spots or patches of color
Mottled
What historical setting did this story take place in?
The Great Depression
How would you describe Lennie?
Childlike, yet physically powerful
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 5x the point value. A man walks into a restaurant and says "I'd like to order a glass of H2O". Another man walks up and says "I'd like to order a glass of H2O2". What drink will each man get?
1st Man: Water
2nd Man: Hydrogen Peroxide
Why is Curley's wife so lonely on the farm?
She is the only woman and has no one to talk to
in a blunt direct manner
brusquely
What are Migrant workers?
People who move from town to town looking for work
What does Lennie symbolize in the movie?
Vulnerability of those with disabilities
Give two examples as to how the story shows us that Lennie is stronger than the average man instead of just telling us he is strong? Think about his actions.
- Lennie broke the woman's arm
- Lennie threw Curley through the barn wall with ease
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 4x the amount of points; In the story "The Metamorphosis" what was Gregor's favorite food AFTER he transformed?
Spoiled Cheese
travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
tramp
What is George's American Dream?
Owning his own piece of land
What does Curley's wife represent in the story?
Represents loneliness and unfulfilled dreams.
Explain what Symbiotic and Parasitic friendships are and briefly explain which category does George and Lennie fit into?
- Symbiotic: Both people work to help each other
- Parasitic: 1 individual works while the other does not.
In the story, why can Curly get away with bullying everyone on the farm?
Curly's father owns the ranch
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
pantomime
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 4x the point value! How many stiches are there in a baseball OR how many stiches are there in a softball?
Baseball: 108
Softball: 88
- The American Dream: The pursuit of happiness and land ownership
- Friendship: Explores the importance of companionship during hardship
What is the name of the city that George and Lennie ran from at the beginning of the story?
Wead
Give an example of Lennie's lack of social boundaries or lack of understanding relationships between individuals.
Social Boundaries: Tore the woman's dress from the previous town
Lack of understanding relationships: Stares at Curley's wife even though she is married.
!!!!WILD CARD!!!! Worth 3x the point value! Solve The Following Matrices To It's Simplest Form
-1 -9
-4 -6