Settings
Where is the place George tells Lennie to run to in times of trouble?
The Brush
Which character owns the old dog?
Candy
A comparison using like or as:
"On the sand banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones"
Simile
Why does the boss not like George when he first meets him?
George does not let Lennie speak, so the Boss thinks George is taking advantage of Lennie.
"Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little splashes."
The animal most often used to describe Lennie is...
A bear
This novel takes place during a certain period of historical significance. What was the big historical significance happening during this time?
The Great Depression
Which character is a hot-head and likes to pick fights?
Curley
A warning of future events.
The death of Candy's dog.
Foreshadowing
Why does George and Lennie need to leave their last job?
Lennie tried to feel a girl's dress and when she tried to push him away, he hurt her.
"Curley's like a lot of little guys. He hates big guys. He's alla time picking scraps with big guys."
This quote tells the reader what?
It is foreshadowing that Curley will pick a fight with Lennie.
Where does majority of the story take place?
The ranch where the men work.
Which character is well-respected on the ranch?
Slim
Description to create a visual image of people, settings, or events.
"...and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws"
Imagery
Before George took care of Lennie, who was Lennie's caretaker?
Aunt Clara
Curley's wife tells Lennie: "I tell you I ain't used to livin' like this. I coulda made somethin' of myself."
What does this quote show?
Shows the theme of Visions of America
What does this novel represent during this time period?
Lifestyle of migrant workers
Who breaks Curley's hand?
Lennie
Comparison without using like or as
Slim is described as having "Godlike" eyes.
Metaphor
Who does Lennie get a puppy from?
Slim
"Well, you keep away from her, 'cause she's a rattrap if I ever seen one"
Who is this quote about and what does it mean?
The quote is an example of a metaphor about Curley's wife. She causes trouble for any man she ensnares.
What state does this story take place?
California
Who kills Lennie?
George
Giving an inanimate object human characteristics.
"The sycamore leaves whispered in the wind."
Personification
What are some of the main conflicts in the story? (name 3)
Lennie killing the puppy
Carlson shooting Candy's dog
Curley's wife flirting with the men
Lennie crushing Curley's hand
Lennie killing Curley's wife
George killing Lennie
"I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed we'd never do her. He usta like to hear about it so much I got to thinking maybe we would."
Which character experience loss here and what does he lose?
Candy - loss of working on the farm with others