OMM Ch 1
Who are the two main characters in Of Mice and Men?
George and Lennie
How is Curley introduced and what impression do you get of him?
He's introduced in an attacking sort of way and the impression is he's impulsive and immature
What nationality was the author?
American
What is Dr. D's highest degree that he earned?
A doctorate
Where did the main characters go to work on?
A farm
Why is Curley's wife's name not given? What effect might this have on the reader?
It could be any woman, makes it more likely for the reader to think of a woman in their own life
What is the name of the author?
John Steinbeck
How many kids does Dr. D have?
2
How does the description of Lennie's physical appearance contrast with his personality?
Lennie is strong and muscular but his personality is timid like a little child
Describe the character Crooks.
Salinas High School
What town does Dr. D live in?
Leland
What hints do we get about why the main characters had to leave their previous job?
Lennie did something wrong
What does the bunkhouse tell us about the lives of the ranch workers?
They live simple lives and don't have much to call their own
What is the most famous book by the author?
The Grapes of Wrath
What sports did Dr. D play in high school?
Tennis and basketball
Why do you think George stays with Lennie despite the trouble he causes?
They're family of sorts, Lennie would struggle without George
Why was a farm chosen as the setting for the book?
A lot of people lived on farms in the 1930s, so the setting of a farm was familiar.
What year did the author die?
1968
What is the name of Dr. D's wife?
Amanda