Of Mice and Men

During which time period is the novel set?

• 1930s/Great Depression
• Late 1920s/Prohibition
• 1940s/World War II
• 1910s/World War I

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Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog? 

• He offers Candy another dog
• Candy cannot afford him anymore
• Candy is pressured into killing his dog to save it from suffering even more
• Candy hates his dog

How was George different from a typical ranch worker in the story? 

• He stays at each job for over a year
• He lacks experience
• He has a traveling companion
• He has a family

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Why does Curley hate Lennie? 

• Lennie loves his wife
• Lennie killed his dog
• He is jealous of men who are bigger than him
• The boss tells Curley that Lennie is bad news

How are Candy and his dog alike?

• They're both old and can no longer do much work
• They both enjoy being playful
• They are both missing one of their limbs
• They are both orphans

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Why does Curley's wife feel lonely on the ranch? 

• She is not allowed to have a life or identity of her own
• She only feels lonely when she's away from the animals
• She used to be a movie star and hates ranch life
• Curley always teased her in front of other people

What do the men think of Curley's wife? 

• They think she is a "tart" and a player
• They pity her for her marriage to Curley
• They think she married Curley for money
• They suspect she is pregnant

Which of the following best describes Candy?

• A mentally challenged older man
• A sarcastic man who is the head of all the ranch workers
• An old man, stooped over, and missing a hand
• The hard-headed boss of the ranch

How do the ranch workers feel about Slim?

• They don't trust him and often question him
• They find him very funny and entertaining
• They are always covering for him and tired of his laziness
• They respect him and listen to everything he says

What caused Lennie to accidentally kill Curley's wife? 

• Her hair barrette poked him and he struck her because it hurt
• He grabbed ahold of her dress and would not let go
• He accidentally crushed her while hugging her
• He panicked when she screamed and shook her to make her stop

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