Themes of Mice and Men

The two main characters who "are not like other men" are... ​ ​ (a)   ​

• Lennie & George

• Griff & Lennie

• Candy & Crooks

• Curly & the Boss

• Crooks & Slim

• Luke & Graham

How does Steinbeck use foreshadowing to build tension in the novel?

• By revealing the ending in the beginning.

• By hinting at future events through dialogue and actions.

• By using flashbacks to explain past events.

• By focusing on the characters' dreams.

What are the differences between Lennie and George?

• Lennie is strong but has the mind of a child; George's size is regular and he acts like Lennie's parent.

• They wear different clothing and only George dreams about having a farm in the future.

• George hates mice and rabbits and Lennie loves them both.

• George is constantly getting in trouble and Lennie always has to bail him out.

If Lennie gets in trouble at the ranch, where does George tell him to hide until George can come for him?

• In the brush by the river

• At the local saloon

• Under the bed in the bunkhouse

• In the barn

What role does the setting play in reinforcing the novel's themes?

• It highlights the beauty of nature

• It serves as a backdrop for the action

• It emphasizes the harshness and isolation of ranch life

• It symbolizes hope and prosperity

Which character's actions most directly lead to the climax of the novel?

• Curley

• George

• Lennie

• Curley's wife

How does Steinbeck use dialogue to reveal character relationships?

• By showing characters' internal thoughts

• By highlighting the power dynamics between characters

• By focusing on the setting descriptions

• By using abstract language

What does the character of Slim represent in the social hierarchy of the ranch?

• Slim represents the lowest social class on the ranch.

• Slim is a symbol of authority and respect among the workers.

• Slim is an outsider with no influence on the ranch.

• Slim represents the theme of betrayal and deceit.

Who is the only man to understand the bond between Lennie and George?

• Crooks

• Curley

• Slim

• No one understood their bond.

How does Crooks' room symbolize his social status on the ranch?

• It is luxurious, showing his importance.

• It is isolated and filled with personal items, indicating his loneliness and separation.

• It is shared with other workers, showing camaraderie.

• It is empty, symbolizing his lack of possessions.

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