Of Mice and Men Ch. 3-4

Which character sets the moral tone that self-respect, empathy, and noble qualities can be found in the lowly?

• Curley

• Candy

• Slim

• Carlson

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Which character is not as vicious as Curley, but lacks empathy and understanding for others?

• Crooks

• Curley's wife

• Slim

• Carlson

George and Lennie felt that they were different from other itinerant ranch hands because they

• had desirable skills
• could look after each other
• liked to put roots down in one place
• worked well together

Which comparison between Candy and his dog is NOT true?

• Candy and his dog are both outcasts
• Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit
• Candy and his dog are both barely able to function without others’ help
• Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when useless

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Who wants to live on the dream ranch with George and Lennie?

• Carlson

• Crooks

• Candy

• Slim

Which best describes the relationship between Curley and his wife?

• He loves her

• He hopes she's unfaithful so he can beat somebody up

• He wants to divorce her

• He doesn't trust her

Which line from the text supports your answer in question #4?

• "I'm jus' tryin' to tell you I didn't mean nothing," said Curley. "I just thought you might of saw her."

• "Come on ya big *******. Get up on your feet. I'll show ya who's yella."

• "I won't tell," said Curley. He avoided looking at Lennie.

• "Curley sat down on the floor, looking in wonder at his crushed hand."

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Which statement best describes Lennie after the incident with Curley?

• He is generally a gentle, slow-witted man who is unaware of his own strength

• He is afraid of everyone

• He is an angry, violent man who enjoys hurting others

• He intentionally causes problems for himself and others

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What literary element is present in the following passage?

"Curley was flopping like a fish on a line, and his closed fist was lost in Lennie's big hand."

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Simile

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Slim is able to blackmail Curley into not telling what Lennie did to him. What reason does Curley have for not wanting other people to know how he hurt himself?

• He is the boss' son

• He has a reputation to uphold

• Curley's wife may think he is weak and leave him

• He doesn't want Lennie to hurt him again

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