Of Mice and Men ch.1-2

Which quote shows Lennie's behavior characterizes him as someone who looks up to George

• "I...I..." Lennie thought. His face grew tight with thought."(5)

• "'Cause I can jus as well go away, George, an' live in a cave."(10)

• "I was only foolin', George. I don't want no ketchup. I wouldn't eat no ketchup if it was right here beside me."(8)

• "George lay back in the sand and crossed his hands...Lennie imitated him, raising his head to whether he was doing it right."(6)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the following: “There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love.” (33) How do these lines contribute to the characterization of Slim?

• by portraying his respect for others

• by illustrating respect others have for him

• by demonstrating his optimism

• by revealing his work ethic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on chapter 1 as a whole, George’s behavior is mostly guided by which theme

• Search for the American Dream

• Friendship

• Loneliness

• Survival in difficult times

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does George tell Lennie to do if there is trouble?

• Come back to the spot by the river and hide

• Move onto their next job in Weed

• Go live in the caves by the Gabilan mountains

• Move somewhere new and start a farm

What excites Lennie most about his dream with George?

• He will learn to farm

• They will both find pretty girls to settle down and marry

• He will strike it rich panning for gold during the California Gold Rush

• He will get to tend to rabbits

Lennie and George’s relationship can best be compared to

• friend - acquaintance relationship

• friend – foe relationship

• parent – child relationship

• father-daughter relationship

Read the following: “His eyes passed over the new men and stopped. He glanced coldly at George and then at Lennie. His arms gradually bent at the elbows and his hands closed into fists. He stiffened and went into a slight crouch. His glance was at once calculating and pugnacious (eager or quick to argue).” How does Curley's behavior characterize him?

• by portraying him as friendly and inviting

• by indicating that he is an efficient worker on the ranch

• by describing him as distrustful and confrontational

• by suggesting he only follows the orders of his father, the boss

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which incident best reflects marginalization in chapter 2?

• Curley blames George for being late to work

• George blames Lennie for making the boss suspicious

• Candy is jealous of Slim

• The ranch hands pick a fight with Crooks because he is black

Curley and Slim's characterizations BEST contribute to the theme of

• Loneliness and survival

• Search for the American Dream

• Friendship

• Weak v. Strong

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Curley could BEST be characterized as

• friendly

• a bully

• powerful

• careless

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3