Of Mice and Men Part 3

Front

How much did George say it would cost to buy their dream ranch?

Back

600

Answer explanation

600 dollars would be a huge amount of money back then. George and Lennie can't afford this without Candy's help.

Front

Who wants to live on the dream ranch with George and Lennie?

Back

Candy

Answer explanation

Candy wants to live on the dream ranch with George and Lennie because he is lonely and hopes to find companionship and security in their plan, as he fears being left behind after losing his job.

Front

Relationship between Curley and his wife?

Back

He doesn't trust her

Answer explanation

Curley exhibits jealousy and suspicion towards his wife, indicating a lack of trust. This is evident in his aggressive behavior and the way he reacts to her interactions with other men, suggesting he doesn't trust her.

Front

Which line from the text supports your answer in question #4?

Back

"I'm jus' tryin' to tell you I didn't mean nothing," said Curley. "I just thought you might of saw her."

Answer explanation

The line "I'm jus' tryin' to tell you I didn't mean nothing," indicates Curley's attempt to downplay his actions, supporting the idea that he is trying to avoid confrontation and show his vulnerability.

Front

When Curley and Lennie fight, what does Lennie do to Curley?

Back

He crushes Curley's hand with his own bare hand

Answer explanation

In the fight, Lennie, who is much stronger than Curley, crushes Curley's hand with his bare hand, demonstrating his immense strength and the consequences of provoking him.

Front

Who does Curley accuse of being with his wife?

Back

Slim

Front

After the fight with Curley, Lennie is worried that George won't let him...

Back

Tend the rabbits

Front

Which statement best describes Lennie after the incident with Curley?

Back

He is generally a gentle, slow-witted man who is unaware of his own strength

Front

What literary element is present in the following passage? "Curley was flopping like a fish on a line, and his closed fist was lost in Lennie's big hand." Options: Metaphor, Hyperbole, Irony, Simile

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Simile

Front

Why does Curley not want others to know how he hurt himself?

Back

He has a reputation to uphold