Of Mice and Men Comprehension

What is the setting of Of Mice and Men?

• California during the Great Depression

• Florida during the Prohibition era

• New York during the Roaring Twenties

• Texas during the Civil War

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the relationship between George and Lennie.

• Business partners

• Father and son

• Close friends and companions

• Teacher and student

What is the significance of the dead mouse that Lennie keeps in his pocket?

• It signifies Lennie's intelligence and resourcefulness

• It represents Lennie's tendency to unintentionally harm small animals.

• It symbolizes Lennie's love for nature

• It represents Lennie's fear of being alone

What is the dream that George and Lennie share?

• Owning a piece of land and living off the fatta the lan'

• Becoming famous actors

• Owning a mansion in the city

• Traveling the world as sailors

Which character reveals many details about the others on the ranch?

• Candy

• Slim

• Carlson

• Curley

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What happened in Weed that led to George and Lennie needing a new job?

• Lennie was accused of rape

• They finished the job

• George made Lennie leave

• Lennie nearly drown in a river

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Curley's attitude towards George and Lennie?

• Curley's attitude is friendly and welcoming.

• Curley's attitude is submissive and respectful.

• Curley's attitude is indifferent and apathetic.

• Curley's attitude is hostile and aggressive.

What happened to Candy's dog?

• Slim gave it to Candy

• Carlson shot it

• It died on its own

• Curley shot it

How did Candy get money to contribute towards buying the land with George and Lennie?

• saved up for years of working

• as a settlement for losing his hand

• won the lottery and kept his winnings

• as payment for the death of his dog

What is the conflict between Curley and Lennie?

• Curley sees Lennie laughing at him

• Lennie insults Curley's wife

• Curley accuses Lennie of stealing

• Lennie crushes Curley's hand in a fight

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8