Plot
Where does the story first take place?
By a river bank.
Describe George's appearance.
He is a short with sharp features. He has strong hands. slender arms, and a thin bony nose.
What kind of relationship does Lennie and George have?
They are like brothers. George looks out for Lennie.
What stage of the plot is chapter 1 and 2?
Exposition
Describe Lennie and George's dream?
The farm with rabbits. Living off the fat of the land.
Where are George and Lennie going?
To work on a ranch
Describe Lennie's appearance?
A huge, lumbering man. He lumbers like a bear and is very strong.
What did the boss give to the ranchers on Christmas?
A gallon of whiskey
Who is the antagonist of the story so far?
Curley
Where is Lennie supposed to go if he gets into trouble?
Back to the river bank in the bush.
Why did George and Lennie have to leave Weed?
Lennie touched a girl's dress, and she thought that he was trying to r**e her.
Describe Curly's wife?
She had full red lips and wide spread eyes that were heavily made up. Her fingernails were red and her hair hung like little sausages.
What does Curley have it out for Lennie?
Lennie is bigger than he is. Curley doesn't like tall guys because he is insecure of his height (tries to prove himself).
Give an example of foreshadowing from the chapters.
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What does Lennie want to eat with his dinner?
Ketchup
What does Lennie want to keep in his pocket?
A mouse
Describe Curley's physical appearance.
A thing young man with a brown face, with brown eyes and a head of tightly curled hair. Wears the high heeled boots and a glove filled with vaseline.
Who does Curley's wife have "the eye" for?
Slim
What point of view is the story told in?
Third person
What does George tell the boos happened to Lennie?
He was kicked in the head by a horse.
What does Lennie have to do when they get to the ranch?
Nothing. He isn't going to speak.
Describe Candy's appearance
A tall, stoop shouldered old man. His right hand is cut off. He has grey hair/whiskers.
What does George tell Lennie to do if Curley tries to fight him?
He tells Lennie to hit him/ sock him.
What type of conflict is happening between Lennie and his inability to control/understand social situations?
Character vs. self (Internal conflict)
Give an example of symbolism from chapter 1 or 2.
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