"Of Mice and Men" Chapters 1-2 Study Guide

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The 1930s were extremely tough because

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1. Unemployment rates were extremely high.

2. Natural disasters occured across a lot of the country. 

3. People lost money in the stock market crash. 

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When migrant workers arrived in California they...

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Struggled to find work as there was a lot of competition.

Front

The setting at the beginning of the story can be described as... 

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A beautiful, wooded area near a stream

Front

Which quote is an example of direct characterization for George?

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“The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features.”

Front

Which quote is an example of direct characterization for Lennie?

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“Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, with wide, sloping shoulders; and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws.”

Front

What happened that caused the two men to run away from this town?

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They ran away because Lennie held onto the dress of a woman after she began screaming and the men chased after them.

Front

How are George and Lennie different than other ranch workers?

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George and Lennie have each other, most ranch workers are alone

Front

How is Lennie like a child? 

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Lennie cannot care for himself on his own

Front

Why does George not leave Lennie?

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George has made a promise to Aunt Clara that he would take care of Lennie; furthermore, he has grown to care for Lennie like a parent cares for their child.

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Why does Curley, the boss’ son, automatically hate Lennie?

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He is jealous of Lennie because he is large and strong, so to feel like the bigger man he uses his powerful position as the boss’s son to assert dominance.