Why doesn't George want Lennie to drink the water?
He doesn't want Lennie to drink the water because he is drinking it too fast and it, "Looks kinds scummy."
100
The novel is set in Tennessee.
False- it is set in California
100
Explain the relationship between George and Lennie. Who is is charge? Why? What is Lennie's disability?
George takes care of Lennie because Lennie has the mind of a child. George is in charge.
100
" I don't like this place George. This ain't no good place. I wanna get out of here."
Lennie said this to George. He felt unsafe at the bunkouse. This shows that, even though Lennie has the mind of a child, he is aware of danger, and is smarter than we think.
100
Plot
Sequence of Events
200
Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket?
Lennie likes to touch soft things.
200
The name of the town from where George and Lennie have come is Weed.
True
200
How is George resentful of Lennie? What does George wish he could do?
George is resentful of Lennie because he has to take care of him. He wishes he could go out and drink whenever he wants and maybe meet a girl.
200
"I was only foolin', George. I don't want no ketchup...I'd leave it all for you. You cover your beans with it and I wouldn't touch none of it."
Lennie said this to George. He knew George was mad at him, so he was trying to manipulate George into feeling bad. This shows that Lennie knows how to make George feel bad for treating him harshly.
200
Conflict
problem or issue that needs to be solved
300
What dream do George and Lennie share?
They want to own their own ranch, "An live off the fatta the lan."
300
The old dog belonged to Carlson.
False- The old dog belonged to Candy.
300
What distinguishes Slim from the other men? Name two things.
He moves with majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen. All talk stops when he speaks. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject. He has an ageless face. He is caring, compassionate and understanding.
300
"O.K. Now when we go in to see the boss, what you gonna do?... Good boy. That's swell. You say that over two, three times so you won't forget it."
George says this to Lennie before they meet the boss in Soledad at the ranch. This shows the extent of Lennie's disability and that he has a hard time remembering things.
300
Setting
When and where a story takes place
400
What does George tell Lennie to do if there is trouble?
George tells Lennie to go back to the brush at the river if there is trouble.
400
Lennie and George ran from Weed because Lennie raped a girl.
False- Lennie was accused of rape, but he just held onto a girl's dress.
400
Describe Curley. Why does George want Lennie to stay away from him?
Curley is pugnacious. He is the boss's son. He is pretty handy. He is a boxer. He hates big guys. He is married, but very insecure in his relationship.
400
What happened to many people during the Great Depression?
People lost their life savings, and as a result, could not afford to pay their house payments, or buy food, clothing, or other necessities.
400
Theme
Lesson or message the author wants you to learn about life
500
How did Candy get $250
He lost his hand while working at the ranch and they gave him money for compensation.
500
Candy described Curley's wife as lonely and flirtatious.
True
500
Why did George stop teasing Lennie? What does this tell you about his character?
George stopped teasing Lennie because he almost killed him when he told Lennie to jump in the river knowing Lennie couldn't swin. This shows that George used to be mean and take advantage of Lennie to make himself feel better, bu now he is compassionate and protective of Lennie.
500
Who are migrant workers and what were the camps they lived in called?
People who would travel place to place looking for work on farms. They lived in camps known as "squatter camps", "shack towns", or "hoovervilles."
500
Imagery
When an author uses descriptive language to appeal to the five senses so that a picture is created