Of Mice and Men ch. 2

Why is Candy unable to imagine getting rid of his dog?

• the dog acts as a great watchdog
• he makes too much money by breeding the dog
• a.  he promised the owner that he would take care of it for him
• a.  he has had the dog since he was a puppy and has grown attached to it

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Read the following:  “George studied the cards absorbedly.  ‘That’s a dirty thing to tell around,’ he said.  The old man was reassured.  He had drawn a derogatory (negative) statement from George.  He felt safe now, and he spoke more confidently.”(27-28)
This passage contributes to which theme?   

• American Dream 
• Loneliness
• Evils of Prejudice
• Friendship

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Steinbeck writes that Lennie’s last name is Small.  This is example of irony serves to

• further characterization
• develop a conflict
• create the mood for the story
• identify a developing theme in the story

Why does Curley’s wife become “suddenly apprehensive” when she finds out that Curley has gone into the house?

• she does not like the house they live in
• she knows that she left the house a mess
• she thinks that he is cheating on her
• she knows he will be unhappy to find her gone

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Which quotation from the text best illustrates George’s attitude toward Curley’s wife?

• a. “George looked around at Lennie. ‘Jesus, what a tramp,’ he said. ‘So that’s what Curley picks for a wife.’ “(32)

• a. “ ‘She’s purty,’ said Lennie defensively.” (32)

• a. “ ‘If he ain’t , I guess I better look someplace else,’ she said playfully.”(31)

• a. “ But when she was standin’ in the doorway showin’ her legs, you wasn’t lookin’ the way, neither.’ “(32)

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“George was watching the door.  He said ominously, ‘Well, he better watch out for Lennie.  Lennie ain’t no fighter, but Lennie’s strong and quick and Lennie don’t know rules.’ “ (27)  The following excerpt is an example of foreshadow.  This foreshadow serves to

• further the theme of  The American Dream
• identify a future conflict 
• Illustrate the influence of setting 
• explain Lennie’s talents

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Read the following:  “There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke.  His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love.” (33)  How do these lines contribute to the characterization of Slim?

• by revealing his work ethic
• by illustrating respect others have for him
• by demonstrating his optimism
• by portraying his respect for others

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The boss was angry with George and Lennie because

• They were dirty
• They arrived a day late
• They lied about what they did in weed
• They didn't have any ranch experience

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What does the boss think George might be doing to Lennie?

• lying about himm
• eating his food
• teaching Lennie how to survive
• exploiting Lennie

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How does the interaction between George and Candy further the themes of friendship?

• Candy realizes George is suspicious so he tries to earn George's trust
• George and Candy become friends right away because they share the same bunkhouse
• George realizes Candy is suspicious so George tries calm Candy's suspicions
• George and Lennie are so friendly it's hard not become instant friends with them.

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