The use of one object to represent something else in the story.
What is symbolism?
100
This word means: a place where things join, cross, or meet up
What is a Juncture?
100
What major event in American history was taking place in the setting of this novel?
What is The Great Depression?
200
This character is a little guy who hates big guys.
Who is Curley?
200
This is the term used to describe a short story which is used to illustrate a point.
What is an anecdote?
200
This word means: very bad, deserving strong criticism or punishment
What is reprehensible?
200
The novel Of Mice and Men takes place in what decade?
What is the 1930's?
300
After Lennie crushes Curley's hand, the men lie and say it was crushed by this.
What is a machine?
300
He shot the old dog.
Who is Carlson?
300
The shooting of Candy's dog and the killing of the puppy are examples of what?
What is foreshadowing?
300
This word means: welcoming, friendly, trustworthy and tending to remove any feelings of unfriendliness or distrust
What is Disarming?
300
The theme of Of Mice and Men suggests that humans need this in order to be a happy and caring person.
What is friendship/companionship?
400
The fight scene between Curley and Lennie takes place during this phase of the plot.
What is rising action?
400
This character is known for his exceptional horse shoe playing skills and also tells Lennie that George may never return.
Who is Crooks?
400
This word means that you are able to care about and feel compassion towards another person even if you haven't been through what they are going through.
What is empathy?
400
This word means: gloomy, ill-humored, in a bad mood
What is morose?
400
The conditions which existed in a certain place and time in history.
What is historical context?
500
The death of this character is the climax of the story.
Who is Curley's wife?
500
This person took care ofLennie before George did.
Who is Aunt Clara?
500
This term is used to describe something that you have learned about life.
What is an insight?
500
This word means: not involved with people, unfriendly toward other people, antisocial