About the Author
Who is the author of the novella (first and last name)?
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John Steinbeck
The term "tart" is considered a what?
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Euphemism
In “The A Team,” the line “it’s too cold outside for angels to fly” to describe the bleak future for those who are vulnerable is considered what literary element?
Metaphor
In the poem, “To a Mouse,” what is the speaker doing when he disturbs the mouse’s nest?
Plowing a field
During what time period is the novella set?
1930s
What city & state is the author from?
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Salinas, California
To be completely captivated, mesmerized, or filled with wonder.
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Entranced
What is one way the reader knows the girl in "The A Team" is turning to unhealthy methods to deal with her circumstances?
It mentions that she is a prostitute
It mentions that she does drugs
What season is described in the poem?
Why did migrant farmers flock to California?
The mild climate provided better opportunities for farming
What was the first novel Steinbeck wrote?
Cup of Gold
Doing something in a sullen, moody, or gloomy way
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Morosely
What is the significance of the title "The A Team"? What does "The A Team" refer to in the song?
Heroin (a class A drug)
What does the speaker compare himself to?
The mouse
What was the unemployment rate in 1933?
25%
Which work gave the author his first monetary and critical success?
Tortilla Flat
To twist, squirm, or contort the body in a violent or continuous manner
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Writhed
The line “And they scream the worst things in life come free to us” suggests:
Suffering and pain often come without cost
What emotion does the speaker express after destroying the mouse’s home?
Regretful
Apologetic
Sad
What is a novella?
A work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
List TWO jobs the author had at one point in his life?
1. War correspondent
2. Freelance writer
3. Caretaker
4. Construction Worker
Someone who is eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
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Pugnacious
What do both the song and the novel highlight about society?
The lack of empathy for those who struggle
What is the significance of the poem “To a Mouse” to the novel Of Mice and Men?
Write a compound sentence.
Answers will vary. It should be two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.