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Themes!
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Vocabulary!
Who said it?
100
What relation do George and Lennie have?
They are close friends.
100
Name at least 3 themes in the story.
-the american dream -loneliness -brotherhood NOTE *this can have different answers*
100
Who crushed Curley's hand and why?
Lennie crushed Curley's hand because it was soft (from the vaseline) and couldn't let go of it.
100
Bewildered
Puzzled, or confused
100
"You know he's goin' to come back. S'pose you couldn't go into the bunkhouse and play rummy 'cause you was black. how'd you like that? S'pose you had to sit out here an' read books. Sure you could play hoprseshoes till it got dark, but then you got to read books. Books ain't no good. A guy needs somebody- to be near him.""
~Crooks
200
Why does George stay with Lennie despite of the trouble it causes him?
George knew Lennie's Aunt Clara, and when she died, Lennie relied on George to stay with him.George knows that he is "dumb" and needs someone there to be with Lennie to make sure he's ok
200
Name an example of the theme "the american dream".
George and Lennie both have the american dream of owning a farm. NOTE *could have different answers*
200
Who shot Candy's dog and why? (________'s reasoning)
Carlson hated the smell of the dog when he walked into the cabins with Candy, plus the dog was getting old and tired. so he wanted to put him out of his misery.
200
Pantomime
Showing emotions, actions, feelings, etc.
200
"I oughtta of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't oughtta of let no stranger shoot my dog.""
~Candy
300
Why did Candy allow for Carlson to shoot his dog? How did Candy feel about it?
Candy knew that his dog was in pain, so he knew that the dog would be in a better place. Candy knew it was the right thing to do, but he was very lonely without his dog. NOTE *could have a different reasoning*
300
Name an example of the theme "loneliness"
Curley's wife wanted someone to talk to since her husband is neglectful NOTE *may have different answers*
300
Who were the two men that asked to be a part of the small farm George wanted to buy?
Candy and Crooks
300
Reprehensible
Deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
300
"I ain't mad. I never have been mad, an' i ain't now. That's a thing I want ya to know."
~George
400
Why was Curley so hateful towards Lennie? Give an example of an incident that shows Curley hates Lennie.
Curley is a boxer and has a small build. Large men like Lennie threaten him. Example may have different answers.
400
Name an example of the theme "strong against the weak".
The boss and the workers. NOTE *different answers accepted*
400
What kind of guy was the man who used George's bunk before him? Bonus of 50 points (all or nothing): His name and occupation?
he was a very clean guy and was health conscious. Bonus: Whitney, the blacksmith
400
Pugnacious
Inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
400
"Well, he's a pretty nice fella. Gets pretty mad sometimes, but he's pretty nice. Tell ya what- know what he done Christmas? Bring a gallon of whisky right in here and says, 'Drink hearty boys. Christmas comes but once a year'"
~Candy, described as the old man, the swamper
500
Name 6 things that Lennie has had an attachment to. Why does George discourage this?
-mice -rabbits -puppies -velvet -red dress -Curley's wife's hair -Curley's hand George knows that besides the velvet, he will hurt or kill whatever he grasps.
500
What themes did George play a part in throughout the story? (4)
Loneliness, chasing the american dream, brotherhood, strong against the weak...
500
George persistently tells Lennie to stay away from Curley and his wife. What is Lennie told to do if they start anything?
Stay away from Curley and if he hits Lennie, he hits back. When Curley's wife comes into the room, he goes to the other side of the room and don't talk to her.
500
Belligerently
Eager to fight
500
"I'm gonna shoot the guts out that big ____ myself, even if I only got one hand."
~Curley