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This character is a large, mentally disabled man who dreams of owning a farm with rabbits.
Lennie
Who are the main characters of the book
Lennie and George
This moral dilemma is faced by George at the end of the novel.
the decision to kill Lennie
Grew up on a chicken farm
Crooks?
This is Lennies dream
To tend to the rabbits
The ironic item that crooks holds.
the civil rights act of 1905?
This event, which occurred in 1929, was the start of the Great Depression
the dust bowl
How many chapters are there in the book
six
Where was Of mice and men set
California
what is the American Dream that George and Lennie share?
Owning a farm and living off the land.
The novel takes place during this time period and location.
the Great Depression in California
This character symbolizes the loneliness and isolation experienced by many of the characters in the novel.
Crooks
What is the name of the ranch Lennie and George work on during the book?
the soledad ranch
When was of mice and men set
1937
What does Candy offer to contribute to George and Lennie's dream?
He offers to pitch in $350 towards buying the farm.
What does Soledad translate to in Spanish
Lonlieness
This literary device is used to describe Lennie's strength and size.
Zoomorphism?
How many dogs die in of of mice and men
six
What was happening at the time the book was set
the great depression
What does Curley's wife reveal about her own American Dream?
She reveals that her dream was to become a movie star and live a glamorous life in Hollywood.
What is the significance of the dead puppy the Lennie kills
the symbol of Lennies inability to control his strength
This early event in the novel foreshadows the tragic end of the story.
the incident at Weed, where Lennie is accused of sexual assault
What are milton and small in relation to the book?
Lennie and george's last names
What are itinerant labourers?
Workers that have to move around a lot
What does the failure of the American Dream in "Of Mice and Men" suggest about the nature of the American Dream?
It suggests that the American Dream is often unattainable, especially for those who are marginalized and oppressed.