Review for Of Mice And Men Chapter 2

What are the main universal topics explored in Chapter 2 of Mice and Men?

• Hope, forgiveness, and redemption

• Fear, anger, and violence

• Loneliness, friendship, and dreams

• Love, betrayal, and revenge

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How would you describe the relationship between George and Lennie in Chapter 2?

• Close and dependent

• Unrelated and disconnected

• Distant and indifferent

• Hostile and confrontational

What role does violence and aggression play in Chapter 2?

• They are used to develop the characters.

• They are used for comedic effect.

• They serve as catalysts for the main conflict and drive the plot forward.

• They have no impact on the story.

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Which character in Chapter 2 experiences loneliness and isolation?

• the stable buck

• Lennie

• George

• Curley

What is the main reason why the American Dream is considered impossible in Chapter 2?

• Lack of education and skills

• High taxes and government regulations

• Harsh economic conditions and lack of opportunities

• Lack of motivation and ambition

How does George feel about taking care of Lennie in Chapter 2?

• George feels burdened and frustrated about taking care of Lennie, but he also feels a sense of responsibility towards him.

• George feels indifferent and uncaring about taking care of Lennie

• George feels happy and relieved about taking care of Lennie

• George feels angry and resentful about taking care of Lennie

What is the significance of the conflict between Curley and Lennie in Chapter 2?

• It highlights the universal topic of friendship and loyalty among the characters

• It foreshadows the negative events that will occur later in the novel and highlights the theme of powerlessness and the struggle for power among the characters.

• It shows that Curley is the strongest character on the ranch

• It reveals that Lennie is a skilled fighter

Match the following character with his/her decription

George - (a)  

Lennie - (b)  

the old swamper - (c)  

Curley - (d)  

Curley's wife - (e)  

• small laborer
• large, animal-like
• met in the bunk house
• wants to fight
• flirtatious

Match the following character with his/her decription

simile - (a)  

symbol - ​ (b)  

foreshadowing - (c)  

allusion - (d)  

idiom - (e)  

• hints at future events
• refers to some person, place, or thing
• meaning isn't literal, but cultural
• compare two things using like or as
• represents something else

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Match the following literary device with its example from chapter 2

simile - ​ (a)  

symbol - ​ (b)  

foreshadowing - (c)  

allusion - (d)  

idiom - (e)  

• Curley's wife
• Stetson Hat
• high-heeled boots and spurs
• bum steer
• Strong as a bull

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