What unusual item does Lennie have in his pocket in Chapter 1?
A dead mouse.
100
Short, slim, and well-spoken. Close with Lenny.
George
100
Just because I'm short and can't keep tabs on my life doesn't mean... HEY, what are you looking at? Wanna fight?
Curley
100
What does George tell Lennie to do if something goes wrong at the ranch?
Return to the forest and wait for him (George).
100
Which narrative elements is used when two people are talking to each other?
Dialogue
200
Which animal does Lennie hope to tend when he and George get their farm?
Rabbits.
200
Tall, strong, quiet, accidentally kills
Lennie
200
All I want to do is play some poker, but am I allowed? No. Hey! Who do you think you are coming into my room? This is my room! This is my - no, actually, can you stay? It gets lonely out here. Also, has anyone seen my ointment?
Crooks.
200
While standing in the barn looking at the dead body of Curley's wife, what question does Candy ask George?
Candy asks George if the two of them could still "go in" together on their own farm.
200
Which three narrative elements should be blended in order to create an effective narrative piece? (a, n, d)
action, narration, dialogue
300
What are 2 (there are many) animals Steinbeck uses to describe Lennie?
Bear, dog (terrier), sheep, horse
300
Hot headed, short, bully
Curley
300
Well hello there, handsome. Let me tell you about how I was almost an actress. You say you like silk and velvet, do you? Here, why don't you run your big strong hands through my soft hair. Hey, don't pull! Don't - .....
Curley's Wife.
300
Which ranch worker wants to "go in" with Lennie and George on the farm?
Candy.
300
Name 5 literary devices you could use in your narrative writing.
simile, metaphor, hyperbole, irony (any of the 3), allusion, imagery...
400
Lennie kills 3 living things throughout the course of the novel. What are they?
A mouse, a dog, and Curley's wife.
400
Lonely, sad, dreams were never reached, wanted to act
Curley's wife
400
Everyone's so sensitive around here. I shot Candy's dog in the back of the head and you don't see me moping around.
Carlson
400
What lie does George tell the ranch boss about why he and Lennie travel together?
He says they are cousins and that he takes care of Lennie because he was kicked in the head by a horse when he was younger.
400
Steinbeck's use of _____________ starts off most chapters. It allows you to really picture yourself in the setting.
imagery
500
What character introduced Lennie to George?
Aunt Clara
500
Respected, leader, level-headed
Slim
500
I don't say very much, but when I do people listen. I can drive a mule like nobody's business. What's that you ask? Where's your wife? Don't look at me, man! I don't know!
Slim.
500
Provide two examples of foreshadowing in "Of Mice and Men."
(many answers)
500
What theme topics have we discussed while analyzing this novel? Name all 4.
Friendship
Loneliness (Outcasts)
The American Dream
Empathy