Inferences of Mice and Men

A major theme explored in this play is

• the struggle for racial equality

• the dream of economic self-sufficiency

• the desire for a return to a better time

• the need for social etiquette

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In paragraph 17, the word contorts means

• twists

• shakes

• pauses

• drops

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The dialogue in paragraphs 1 and 2 establishes that the relationship between George and Lennie is similar to

• a partnership between equals

• the relationship between a teacher and a student

• a partnership of strategic convenience

• the relationship between a parent and a child

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which line of dialogue provides the best evidence that Lennie has low self-esteem?

• Go on, George! Tell about what we’re gonna have in the garden.

• Furry ones, George. Like I seen at the fair in Sacramento.

• That’s it, that’s it! Now tell how it is with us.

• ‘Cause I can jus’ as well go away, George, and live in a cave.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The stage directions in paragraphs 3 and 6 provide evidence that for George, his speech about the future has become

• unbelievable

• a ritual

• a joke

• pointless

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

The reader can infer that George is using the promise of letting Lennie “tend the rabbits”

• as an incentive in order to manage Lennie’s behavior

• to cheat Lennie out of his pay

• to trick Lennie into doing all the work

• as a way to convince Lennie of his sincerity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The stage directions in paragraphs 5 and 7 emphasize Lennie’s

• aggressive nature

• consistent thoughtfulness

• child-like enthusiasm

• irrational fear

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10