Exploring Chapter 1 of Of Mice and Men

The video tutorial discusses the opening of 'Of Mice and Men', focusing on the setting and main characters, George and Lenny. It explores their journey as migrant workers and their dream of owning a farm. The themes of loneliness and friendship are introduced, along with foreshadowing elements that hint at future events.

What is the setting of the story's opening?

• A bustling city in California

• A tranquil riverbed outside Soledad, California

• A crowded ranch with many workers

• A small cave in the hills

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Why does George tell Lennie not to speak when they meet the boss?

• George wants to negotiate the wages alone

• Because Lennie's speech might reveal his mental challenges

• To avoid revealing their last location

• Because Lennie has a strong accent

What does George find Lennie holding?

• A dead mouse

• A book

• A rabbit

• A piece of cake

How does George feel about taking care of Lennie?

• He is planning to abandon Lennie

• He sees it as a burden but cares for Lennie

• He is indifferent

• He feels it's an honor

What does the dead mouse symbolize?

• The harshness of nature

• George's frustration

• Lennie's innocence and lack of understanding

• Lennie's strength

What does Lennie offer to do after George complains about taking care of him?

• Work harder at the ranch

• Go live in a cave

• Find another companion for George

• Give George all his earnings

What is George and Lennie's dream?

• To find treasure

• To become famous actors

• To own a farm and raise rabbits

• To travel the world

What does George instruct Lennie to do if he gets into trouble?

• Tell the boss the truth

• Run away to Mexico

• Come back to the spot and hide in the bushes

• Fight back

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What major themes are introduced in Chapter One?

• Justice and law

• Wealth and power

• Loneliness and friendship

• Revenge

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What foreshadows future events in Chapter One?

• The description of the scenery

• George's instructions to Lennie about hiding in the bushes

• The dream of owning a farm

• Lennie holding a dead mouse

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