The definition "to run with quick steps" applies to which vocabulary word?
What is "scuttle"?
100
The character who is small and quick, with sharp features.
Who is George?
100
The author keeps bringing up the same image, phrase, or inference.
What is "Again and Again"?
100
He is the author of "Of Mice and Men."
Who is John Steinbeck?
100
Curley's glove is filled with this substance, meant to keep his hand soft for his wife.
What is vaseline?
200
The definition "to determine the worth of something" applies to which vocabulary word?
What is "appraise"?
200
The character described as "shapeless of face, a huge man."
Who is Lennie?
200
The author steps away from the general action plot to describe a memory, a dream, a vision, or important scenery/imagery.
What is "Mindful Pictures"?
200
The author grew up in the Salinas Valley in this state, which is the setting for many of his novels.
What is California?
200
Before they arrive at the ranch, George scolds Lennie for keeping this animal in his pocket, which Lennie accidentally killed by petting it too hard.
What is a mouse?
300
The definition "viewing the future with anxiety or alarm" applies to which vocabulary word?
What is "apprehensive"?
300
The first person who wants to go in with Lennie and George when they get their land.
Who is Candy?
300
An older character (mentor, advisor, parent, etc.) gives advice or an insight to the main character.
What is "Words of the Wiser"?
300
This is the period of American history during which the unemployment rate shot to 25%, the stock market fell by 89%, and approximately 9,000 banks failed.
What is the Great Depression?
300
Lennie was accused of this crime by the girl wearing the red dress in Weed.
What is rape?
400
The definition "marked by intricate and excessive detail" applies to which vocabulary word?
What is "elaborate"?
400
This character is referred to as "Stable Buck."
Who is Crooks?
400
The character acts in a way that is contradictory or unexpected, given how he or she usually acts.
What is "Contrasts and Contradictions"?
400
This ideal can be described as "something to strive for," and is a central theme of the novel.
What is the American Dream?
400
Although she is a little too friendly with them a majority of the time, Curley's wife calls the laborers by this term, meant to put the men down.
What is "bindle stiffs"?
500
The definition "depressed, saddened" applies to which vocabulary word?
What is "crestfallen"?
500
The boss' son, who attempts to fight Lennie and has his hand broken.
Who is Curley?
500
The character realizes or starts to realize something that changes his or her actions or thinking. Think “mindful plot twist”--a distinct moment when actions or thinking changes.
What is "Aha Moment"?
500
Lennie and George's relationship, which consists of George looking out for Lennie and keeping him out of trouble, can be compared to this type of relationship.
What is a parent/child relationship?
500
This person warns that many people have the same 10-acre dream as Lennie and George, and that he has yet to see that dream come true for anyone.