"Of Mice and Men" Chapters 1-3

Because of Slim’s characterization, George:

• Lies to him as he lied to the boss

• Tells him the truth about his relationship with Lennie

• Decides that he and Lennie must leave the ranch immediately

• Decides to disobey every order that Slim gives to him

1. In chapter two, George and Lennie have arrived at the:

• Their American dream farm

• Aunt Clara’s house

• The bunkhouse of the ranch

• Curley’s house

This character is known as the "Prince of the Ranch"

• Slim

• Candy

• Whit

• Crooks

Idiom: What does it mean to "get canned" or "get the can"?

• bring a can of food

• get fired

• throw something away

• recycle

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From context clues about Curley, what does the term "handy" mean?

• Helpful around the ranch

• Amazing penmanship

• Jack of all trades

• Great fighter in the ring

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From context clues and our discussion, whats a synonym for the word "tart"?

• Lucky

• Handy

• Flirty

• Aggressive

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What does George lie about?

• Lennie being kicked in the head when he was younger

• Lennie having 10 rabbits

• George not going to school

• Lennie and George being cousins

What is the definition of morose?

• portending evil or harm

• lacking fullness or richness; inadequate

• inclined to quarrel or fight readily

• characterized by or expressing gloom

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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After George yelled at Lennie, he stared morosely at the water. What does morosely mean?

• Gloomily

• Scornfully

• Maliciously

• Angrily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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Which words describe Slim?

• Childlike

• Respected

• Unassuming

• Compassionate