What is the setting at the beginning of Chapter 2?

• A bunkhouse on a ranch

• A barn on a farm

• A field on a farm

• A town square

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is George worried about when he sees where he's supposed to sleep?

• That it's too small and cramped

• That it's too dirty with bugs

• That it's too hot

• That it's too cold and wet

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the boss get mad at George and Lennie?

• Because they're late

• Because they're not strong enough

• Because they're not wearing the right clothes

• Because they're asking too many questions

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the owner of the "ancient" dog?

• Candy

• Slim

• Carlson

• Curley's Wife

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is Curley like?

• He's short and mean.

• He's welcoming and fair.

• He's quiet and shy.

• He's friendly and outgoing.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Curley's wife like?

• She's young and pretty.

• She's old and ugly.

• She's mean and spiteful.

• She's quiet and shy.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Slim do for a living?

• He's a buck tender.

• He's a swamper.

• He's a jerkline skinner.

• He's the boss.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the mood of the end of Chapter 2?

(Note: Think about the dialogue between George & Lennie regarding Curley.)

• hopeful

• despairful

• foreboding

• indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Carlson think should be done with Candy's dog?

• Put him down.

• Find him a new home.

• Take him to the vet.

• Leave him alone.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

“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.”

The above passage is an example of:

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3