Mice and Men

What is NOT one of the topics touched upon in Of Mice and Men.

• Civilization vs Savagery

• Fraternity/Idealized Male Friendship

• Isolation

• The American Dream

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Before George, ________________________ was Lennie's main caretaker.

• Uncle Ben

• Aunt May

• Aunt Clara

• Foster Parents in Oklahoma

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What was the name of the town Lennie and George were just chased out of?

• Casper

• Solidad

• Occidental

• Weed

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What does Lennie like to do most?

• Beat up little guys who talk too much

• Pet soft things like puppies and women's dresses

• Eat corn and play cards in the bunkhouse

• Drink whiskey and get into fights on Friday nights

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Who has an ancient sheep dog and one hand?

• Curley

• Candy

• Slim

• Carlson

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He's the "prince" of the ranch and has everyone's respect.

• Curley

• Candy

• Slim

• Carlson

He shoots the old sheep dog to put it out of it's misery.

• Candy

• Curley

• Slim

• Carlson

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Other than being a woman, what sets Curley's wife apart from the other characters?

• Her name is never mentioned

• She's the only one who's been to college

• She's the only one who's been to New York

• She is British

When does the story take place?

• During World War I

• During World War II

• During the Great Depression

• During the Swinging 20's

• During the Eisenhower Administration

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What accessory does Curley always wear

• The dog tags of his older brother who died in WWI

• Patent leather riding boots with silver spurs

• A white cowboy hat

• A glove filled with Vaseline