Finding meanings using contextual clues_Of Mice and Men

From context clues about Curley, what does the term "handy" mean?

• Helpful around the ranch

• Amazing penmanship

• Jack of all trades

• Great fighter in the ring

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term "stable buck" imply about Crooks' role on the ranch?

• He is the cook for the ranch workers

• He is a skilled carpenter

• He is the ranch accountant

• He is responsible for managing the horses

In the context of the ranch, what does the term "swamper" refer to?

• A person who cleans and maintains the bunkhouse

• A person who cooks meals for the workers

• A person who manages the finances

• A person who oversees the cattle

What does the term "jerkline skinner" suggest about Slim's position on the ranch?

• He is responsible for the ranch's finances

• He is the ranch owner

• He is the lead mule driver

• He is a novice worker

What does the term "ranch hand" imply about a worker's duties on the ranch?

• They perform various manual tasks

• They are responsible for bookkeeping

• They manage the ranch's finances

• They are in charge of cooking meals

In the context of the ranch, what does the term "bucker" refer to?

• A person who cooks for the workers

• A person who stacks hay bales

• A person who manages the cattle

• A person who breaks horses

What does the term "boss" suggest about a person's role on the ranch?

• They are the lead mule driver

• They are a novice worker

• They oversee the ranch operations

• They are responsible for cleaning the bunkhouse