Who Am I?
Quick-witted and protective; dreams of owning his own ranch
George Milton
The time period the novella takes place
The Great Depression / Dustbowl
Lennie hides this in his pocket during the first chapter of the novella
TRUE or FALSE: Interviewers cannot ask you about your religious/political beliefs
TRUE
The font, size, and spacing of an essay
Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced
The boss's aggressive son; likes to pick fights, is short-tempered
Curley
George and Lennie's dream is...
Own their own ranch / tend the rabbits
Who kills Lennie? Why?
George; wants to spare him from a brutal, public death at the hands of Curley
3-5
Here's a citation:
Sheen, Martin. “History of Tractors.” AgHistory Today, 2023, www.aghistorytoday.org/history-of-tractors.
What should its in-text citation be?
Aging ranch hand; lost hand in an accident; wants to join dream ranch
Candy
The author of the novella
John Steinbeck
"Crooks" goes by this nickname because...
He has a crooked posture after accidentally getting kicked in the back by a horse.
How should you follow up/thank your interviewer AFTER the interview?
Send a "Thank You" email w/in 24 hours
If the citation is missing the author, what should go in the in-text citation instead?
Article Title
Well-respected, calm demeanor; "Prince" of the ranch
Slim
Curley's wife has no name because...
The author is trying to symbolize her lack of independence, being defined solely by her husband’s identity.
What happens during the fight between Lennie and Curley?
Curley swung his hand to punch, but Lennie grabbed his hand and crushed it.
If an interviewer asks you about your weakness, what is the best way to respond?
Mention a minor weakness, and how you are addressing it.
Based on this citation, what part is the ARTICLE TITLE?
Sheen, Martin. “History of Tractors.” AgHistory Today, 2023, www.aghistorytoday.org/history-of-tractors.
"History of Tractors"
Young ranch hand; enjoys playing cards and going to the brothel
Whit
The novella is told in what POINT OF VIEW?
Third Person Ominscient
Curley’s wife reveals what about herself while talking to Lennie in Chapter 5?
She feels dejected in her current marital situation, longing over her prior ambition to succeed in the film industry.
If asked to describe a time when you failed, how should you respond?
Share a specific example, and explain what you learned and how you’ll improve.
Based on this citation, what is the WEBSITE TITLE?
Sheen, Martin. “History of Tractors.” AgHistory Today, 2023, www.aghistorytoday.org/history-of-tractors.
AgHistory Today