Of Mice and Men

While discussing Curley’s wife, Candy says, “Married two weeks and got the eye. Maybe that’s why Curley’s pants is full of ants”. This statement is what literary element?

• irony

• metahpor

• similie

• fore-shadowing

What is the dream that Lennie likes to hear from George to calm him down?

• the two friends will find a place to work and get along with others.

• the two friends find gold and get rich, never having to worry about money again.

• the two friends are going to get a small farm and live off of it

• the two friends own a zoo with all the animals they can pet.

Why did George and Lennie have to leave the last job they were at?

• Lennie grabbed a girl's dress and they were chased out

• there was no more work for them since the stock market crashed.

• George got into a fight with the boss because he didn't like Lennie.

• They couldn't make enough money, so like most people they had to travel for work.

Where does George tell Lennie to hide if he gets in trouble?

• The brush
• Under the bridge
• The bunkhouse
• In a cave

What does Lennie think of Curley's wife?

• She is "jail bait"

• She is a "rat trap"

• She is "purty"

• She is smart

What does Lennie ask George to get for him in scene 2?

• a new rabbit

• a new pair of pants for work

• ketchup for his beans

• one of slim's puppies

Who is most suspicious of George and Lennie's relationship?

• Candy

• Crooks

• Carlson

• The Boss

Which statement best describes George?

• A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders

• A stooped man with a hunchback

• A small and quick man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features

• A heavy man with pale eyes and a large nose

Why is Crooks called Crooks?

• He is a criminal who tries to swindle people out of their money.

• He is known to hang around a bad crowd, although he's a nice guy.

• He has a crooked back after being kicked by a horse.

• He has been treated so poorly and lives in the crook of the stairs, near the stables.

Where are George and Lennie going in scene one?

• They have work tickets at a new ranch in Salinas.

• They are headed to a campout and are supposed to meet up with friends.

• They are leaving the countryside, working their way to New York City.

• They are heading to a boxing match.