'Of Mice And Men' Chapter 1

What type of setting does Steinbeck creat in the this chapter?

• Calm, quiet, and hot.

• Loud, angry, and freezing.

• Dark, angry, and lifeless.

• Grey, gloomy, and humid.

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Which images produce the setting's mood?

• "Lenny!" he said sharply. "Lennie, for God's sakes don't drink so much!" (P. 3)

• George stared morosely at the water. The rims of his eyes were red with the glare. (P. 4)

• Evening of a hot day started the little wind to moving among the leaves. The shade climbed up the hills toward the top. (P. 2)

• Gerorge lay back on the sand and crossed his hands under his head, and Lennie imitated him... (P 6)

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What are the similarities between George and Lenny?

• George and Lennie are both smart, hard working men.

• George and Lennie are dressed the same and both men share a dream for their future.

• George has the mind of a child and Lennie acts like his father.

• George and Lennie both like to touch soft things.

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What are the differences between Lennie and George?

• Lennie is strong but has the mind of a child; George's size is regular and he acts like Lennie's parent.

• They wear different clothing and only George dreams about having a farm in the future.

• George hates mice and rabbits and Lennie loves them both.

• George is constantly getting in trouble and Lennie always has to bail him out.

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What's significant about the way the two men walk at the start of the chapter?

• Their walks introduce the reader to their different personalities.

• Their walks introduce the reader to the way they talk to each other.

• Their walks introduce the reader to their differences in intelligence.

• Their walks introduce the reader to their differences in size.

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Why did George and Lennie have to leave the town of Weed?

• George shot a man.

• Lennie touched a woman's dress.

• Lennie attacked the town sheriff.

• George cheated during a poker game.

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Why do Lennie and George feel they're different from other guys?

• George and Lennie actually have money saved up.

• George and Lennie actually love working on ranches.

• George and Lennie have a dream for their future.

• George and Lennie have each other.

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What is George and Lennie's dream?

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own a house in New York City.

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own horses and ride out west.

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own business and make a good living.

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own farm, with a house, a garden, cattle, hogs, and chickens.

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Why is George's promise about the rabbits so important to Lennie?

• The promise is important because it means George trusts Lennie enough to take care of something by himself.

• The promise is important because it means Lennie will be able to raise them for stew meat.

• The promises is important because it means George will leave Lennie alone and let him do what he wants.

• The promise is important because it means they'll have fresh meat to sell for money.

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What does George take away from Lennie and why?

• George takes away Lennie's rabbit because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

• George takes away Lennie's puppy because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

• George takes away Lennie's mouse because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

• George takes away Lennie's cat because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

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