Of Mice and Men Ch 2-3 Review

The boss was angry with George and Lennie because

• they were dirty

• they lied about what they did in Weed

• they arrived a day late

• they didn't have any ranch experience

Why does George travel with Lennie?

• George uses Lennie as a means of securing a job given Lennie appears as if he can do more hard labor.

• George and Lennie grew up in the same city, and George chose to be Lennie's caretaker after his Aunt Clara died.

• George found Lennie traveling aimlessly in a field and generously allowed Lennie to travel with him.

• Lennie's Aunt Clara grew tired of taking care of him, so she asked George to do so.

“George was watching the door.  He said ominously, ‘Well, he better watch out for Lennie.  Lennie ain’t no fighter, but Lennie’s strong and quick and Lennie don’t know rules.’ “ (27)  The following excerpt is an example of foreshadowing.  This foreshadowing serves to

• identify a future conflict

• further the theme of the American Dream

• illustrate the influence of setting 

• explain Lennie’s talents

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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 revealing his work ethic

• by illustrating respect others have for him

• by demonstrating his optimism

• by portraying his respect for others

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Which quotation from the text best illustrates George’s attitude toward Curley’s wife?

• “George looked around at Lennie. ‘Jesus, what a tramp,’ he said. ‘So that’s what Curley picks for a wife.’ “(32)

• “ ‘She’s purty,’ said Lennie defensively.” (32)

• “ ‘If he ain’t , I guess I better look someplace else,’ she said playfully.”(31)

• “But when she was standin’ in the doorway showin’ her legs, you wasn’t lookin’ the way, neither.’ “(32)

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What is Curley’s wife’s name?

• Cindy

• Candy

• Clara

• She isn’t given a name

Which of the following best describes Candy?

• crippled old man who sweeps up the bunk house 

• the leader of the ranch hands 

• a lightweight boxer who wears a glove with Vaseline 

• the blacksmith who slept in George’s bunk before George

Why is Candy unable to imagine getting rid of his dog?

• the dog acts as a great watchdog

• he makes too much money by breeding the dog

• he promised the owner that he would take care of it for him

• he has had the dog since he was a puppy and has grown attached to it

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Which statement best describes Candy’s reaction to the death of his dog?

• He is glad to finally be rid of the dog.

• He is quiet and sad as he lies on his bunk staring at the ceiling and the wall.

• He can’t wait to get a new dog.

• He is happy about it.

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