Exploring Themes of Loss in Of Mice and Men

Exploring Themes of Loss in Of Mice and Men

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The transcript revolves around a discussion about an old, ailing dog. Candy is hesitant to put the dog down despite its suffering. Others suggest that it would be kinder to end the dog's misery, offering to do it for Candy. A letter from a magazine is read, providing a brief diversion. Ultimately, the conversation returns to the dog's fate, with a resolution to act soon.

Read more

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Candy's initial reaction to the suggestion about his dog?

He suggested giving the dog away.

He refused because of his long attachment to the dog.

He wanted to wait until tomorrow.

He agreed immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative was suggested to Candy regarding his dog?

Taking the dog to a vet.

Training the dog to be healthier.

Getting a new puppy from Slim.

Sending the dog to a farm.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it suggested to put Candy's dog out of its misery?

Candy no longer wanted the dog.

The dog was lost.

The dog was causing trouble.

The dog was too old and in poor health.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who offered to take care of the dog for Candy?

Carlson

Ellie

William Tanner

Slim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the magazine editor appreciate in the letter?

The magazine's price

The magazine's layout

The stories by Peter Anne

The magazine's photography

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the editor request in the letter?

A subscription renewal

To read the name at the bottom of the letter

A meeting with the magazine staff

Feedback on a specific article

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was ultimately decided about Candy's dog?

To put the dog out of its misery

To give the dog to another owner

To let the dog live out its days

To take the dog to a vet for treatment