Of Mice and Men

At the beginning of the story where are George and Lennie?

• Salinas River

• In Weed

• At Curley's farm.

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Why does Lennie Kill Curley's wife?

• He kills her because she was being annoying

• Lennie kills Curley's wife because she threatens him.
• Lennie kills Curley's wife to protect George.
• It was an accident

What is the parallels between Lennie and the Puppy?

• Both are strong and powerful beings who can easily control their own strength.
• Lennie is innocent and vulnerable, while the puppy is cunning and manipulative.
• The puppy represents Lennie's desire for companionship and loyalty.
• Both are innocent and vulnerable beings that were mercy-killed.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Why did Candy offer to pitch in with the plan about the land?

• Candy wanted to show off his skills.

• Candy wanted to help and contribute to the project.
• Candy was forced to pitch in.
• Candy wanted to take credit for the project.

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What's the significance of the story starting and ending at the Salinas River?

• Symbolic representation of the characters' journey
• Connection to the theme of nature
• Geographical significance of the Salinas River
• Cyclical pattern and rebirth/renewal

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Lennie likes to feel ____

• Soft things/Animals

• Paper

• Water

• Hair

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"We could live offa the ____ the lan'."

• Alfalfa

• Rabbits

• Fatta

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

Curley has a glove full of ____

• Nail clippers

• Coins

• Rats

• Vaseline

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"If I was alone I could _____ ___ __"

• Live so easy

• Do things by myself

• Not have to worry

• Put up with you

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CCSS.RL.8.3

The dog was shot ______

• In the back of the neck

• The side of the head

• In the back of the head

• In the gut

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