Plot
What town were George and Lennie kicked out of?
Weed
What animal does Lennie want to take care of on the farm?
Rabbits
Define bindle
a sack made of cloth, blanket, or bandana tied around a stick used to carry around small belongings traditionally carried over the shoulder
What time period was this story taking place?
1930s
Define conflict and give an example in the story.
Responses can vary
What happened in Weed?
Lennie touched a girls dress and she freaked out and the men of the town ran Lennie out
Who is described as the "prince of the ranch"?
Slim
Define liniment
medicated lotion/ointment designed to be rubbed or massaged into the skin to relieve muscle aches and joint stiffness
What major event was occurring during this story?
The Great Depression
What is dialogue and why is it important in the story?
Responses can vary.
What animal is Lennie obsessed with and loves to pet?
Mice
What does it mean when the men say Curley's wife has "the eye"?
She is looking to men other than her husband for attention
Slang term used for a woman as tasteless, promiscuous, and provocative
Tart
Who wrote the book Of Mice and Men?
John Steinbeck
What is the mood in the beginning of the story?
Calm, peaceful, tranquil, relaxing
Why does George lie to the boss about his relationship with Lennie?
To protect Lennie and their job on the ranch
What does Carlson want Candy to do with his dog?
Shoot the dog
To do something in an abrupt or unfriendly way
Brusquely
Where was John Steinbeck from?
(both town and state)
Salinas, California
Define foreshadowing and give an example in the story.
Hide in the brush OR discussing Curley's wife
Describe George and Lennie's "American Dream" using SPECIFIC DETAIL
Own a house, couple acres of land, live off the fatta tha land, have rabbits, chickens, a garden with vegetables, cows, be their own boss
Describe Curley and how he treats the men, specifically Lennie, on the ranch.
the boss's son, wears a glove, confrontational, aggressive, always sizing every man up because he is so short (Napoleon complex), picks fights with larger men, wants to make sure everyone on the ranch knows whose boss
Define the difference between a skimmer and a swamper.
Skinner-
Swamper-
Describe Route 66 and its purpose.
Answers may vary.
Must have to do with migrant workers looking for jobs in Midwest from Oklahoma to California
Give an example of conflict we have seen in the book so far.
Ex: ______ vs. _______ & explain.
Answers may vary.
Lennie vs. girl in Weed
Curley vs. Lennie
Lennie vs. George
Lennie vs. self
Lennie vs. society
George vs. self