OMaM Ch. 5 and 6

Use context clues: Curley's wife wore a gingham dress that fell off the shoulders.

• a see-though dress with a peep hole back

• a high waisted, empire look with a circular pattern

• a silky material soft to the tough

• a cotton cloth, usually woven in stripes or checks.

Use context clues: When she was shot, she dropped to the ground, held the wound, and writhed in pain.

• make twisting or squirming movements of the body

• make the body twist and shout in weakness or assention

• hold closely and deliberatly while bleeding profusely

• put a compress on an open wound, especially to stop bleeding

Use context clues: There was a look of woe on his face after he fatally shot his best friend.

• lack of concern or aloof

• confusion or puzzlement

• extreme despair or distress

• apologetic or unfeeling

Use context clues: Curley belligerently ordered everyone to gather so they could begin the search for Lennie.

• excitedly and festively

• calmly and collectively

• homely and plainly

• hostile and aggressively

Use context clues: The teacher droned on in a montonous manner that put half the class to sleep.

• a boring or bubbly manner

• a quiet, hopeful way

• lacking tone or pitch

• lacking in variation of subject

Use context clues: The guys played snooker at the flop house.

• a card game involving women

• a billiards game

• another name for horseshoes

• a card game with alcohol

Use context clues: There were wisps of straw surrounding her body as she laid there lifeless.

• several bundles of something

• thick uncut pieces of wood

• heavy laden pieces of natural fibers

• a small, thin or twisted bunch or piece

Use context clues: Lennie sat there above the puppy with a bewilderd look on his face considering how it actually died.

• aloof or fawning

• puzzled or confused

• sad and depressed

• complex and intelligent

Use context clues: Slim tried to console George telling him that it had to be done and to not feel too badly.

• take the blame for, be understanding

• comfort or make feell at ease

• to grieve or feel guilty for

• a unit for a gaming system

Use context clues: Lennie behaved sullenly after he accidently killed Curle'y wife.

• sulky and depressed

• excited and frivolus

• accepting and calm

• cathartic and heeling