Of Mice and Men Chapter 3-4

The fact that Candy cannot even think of putting his dog out of its misery furthers the theme of

• American Dream

• Evils of Prejudice

• Friendship

• Survival

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All of the following are flashbacks George shares about his friendship with Lennie in chapter 3 EXCEPT

• He once almost made Lennie drown

• Lennie and George started traveling together after Aunt Clara died

• An incident where he and Lennie had to hide in ditch

• He once caught Lennie trying to kill a puppy

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Read the following: "Lennie breathed hard. 'You just let 'em try to get the rabbits...I'll smash 'em with a stick.' He subsided, grumbling to himself, threatening the future cats which might dare disturb the future rabbits."(28) In this case, the future cats symbolize

• Lennie's American Dream

• A threat to Lennie's Dream

• Lennie's next pet

• George's frustration with Lennie

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At one point Candy offers to contribute $350.00 while George states that he and Lennie have $10.00 saved between them. What statement does this make in regards to George's dedication to buying land?

• He never really planned on buying land

• He has worked very hard in order for the dream to come true

• He hopes to get land for free

• He plans on living in a huge house with a lot of land

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Read the following: " 'You seen what they done to my dog tonight? They says he wasn't no good to himself or nobody else. When they can me here I wisht somebody'd shoot me. But they won't do nothing like that. I won't have no place to go, an I can't get no more jobs."(29) What mood does this passage convey?

• encouraged

• fortunate

• dejected

• Cheerful

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How does the fight between Curly and Lennie illustrate marginalization?

• Curly thinks Lennie has been with his wife

• Curly knows the others would easily beat him in a fight

• Lennie told Curly to mind his won business

• Curly realizes he cannot intimidate the others so he picks on Lennie

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Read the following: "Suddenly Lennie let go of his hold. He crouched cowering against the wall. 'You tol' me to, George,' he said miserably."(31) How does Lennie's behavior and speech characterize him?

• Lennie is regretful

• Lennie is proud of himself

• Lennie is confused

• Lennie in NOT sympathetic

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Read the following: "He [Carlson] stooped over and tied it around the old dog's neck. All the men except Candy watched him. 'Come on boy. Come on boy,' he said gently. and he said apologetically to Candy, 'He won't even feel it.'"(23). What does this show about Carlson's character?

• He is uncaring

• He is sympathetic

• He is supportive

• He is inhumane

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Read the following: " 'I think you got your hand caught in a machine. If you don't tell nobody what happened, we ain't going to. But you jus' tell an' try to get this guy canned and we'll tell ever'body, an' then will you get the laugh." Why does Curly agree to this?

• He knows Lennie is a good worker and needs him around the ranch

• He would be embarrassed if people knew he lost a fight

• He knows his father and his wife will be angry with him

• He might get fired if it comes out he started the fight.

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Determine the mood of the following quote: “ A shot sounded in the distance. The men looked quickly at the old man. Every head turned toward him. For a moment he continued to stare at the ceiling. Then he rolled slowly over and faced the wall and lay silent.”(24)

• Lively

• Peaceful

• Angry

• Somber

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