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.

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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.

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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

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

• Curley

• George

• Lennie

• Curley's wife

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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

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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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