Chapter 2 Of Mice and Men

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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What do women represent in the Book Of Mice and Men

• Temptation and Problems

• Strength and Individuality

• Friendship and Love

• Loss of Hope

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What is NOT a dream of Curley's?

• have a hot wife

• be a rancher

• be a boxer

• be taller

Slim's dog Lulu had 9 pups, which was too many she could nurse. What did Slim do with the four smallest ones? 

• Gave them away to ranch hands
• Sold them
• Drowned them
• Let them go stray

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Which statement best characterizes Curley?

• He is the boss’s son and a lightweight fighter.

• He is a thin young man with tightly curled hair who wears a glove on his left hand.

• He hates big guys and is always picking scraps with them.

• All of the above

Which statement best describes Curley’s wife?

• She is pretty

• The men at the ranch consider her to be a tart

• She is flirtatious and has been seen giving Slim and Carlson the eye

• All of the above

What is Curley’s wife’s name?

• She isn’t given a name

• Candy

• Clara

• Cindy

When Curley’s wife shows up at the bunkhouse, what does Lennie do that angers George?

• He flirts with her

• He notices how pretty she is which worries George because it could lead to trouble

• He grabs her hair

• He touches her dress

What excuse does George give to the boss for Lennie's slowness?

• He has a mental disability.

• He was kicked in the head by a horse.

• He has no idea why Lennie is the way he is.

• He was sick a lot when he was a kid.

What type of shoes does the boss wear on his feet?

• Slippers

• Sunday best shoes

• High heeled boots and spurs

• Working boots

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