Of Mice and Men Anticipation Guide

Which character is arrogant, pugnacious, and insecure?

• Curley

• Slim

• Crooks

• Lennie

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which character is responsible, caring, and goal-oriented?

• Lennie

• George

• Candy

• Curley

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is Lennie's surname?

• Small

• Large

• Henry

• Robinson

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What three animals is Lennie compared to in the opening chapter?

• Cow, pig, dog

• Horse, cow, moose

• Stag, sheep, dog

• Bear, horse, terrier

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

• The brush

• Under the bridge

• The bunkhouse

• In a cave

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which character is not as vicious as Curley, but lacks empathy and understanding for others?

• Crooks

• Curley's wife

• Slim

• Carlson

I am the river

Into which George once ordered

his Lennie to jump

• Soledad

• Mississippi

• Salinas

• Rio Grande

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which character in 'Of Mice and Men' is known for his wisdom and understanding nature?

• A) Curley

• B) Slim

• C) Carlson

• D) Lennie

What is the primary setting of 'Of Mice and Men'?

• A) A ranch in California

• B) A city in New York

• C) A farm in Texas

• D) A village in England

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which character dreams of owning a piece of land and being self-sufficient?

• A) Curley

• B) George

• C) Candy

• D) Crooks