Exploring Themes in Of Mice and Men

What does the dream of owning a farm symbolize for George and Lennie?

• A burden they wish to discard

• A task assigned by their employer

• A financial investment

• A way to escape their current hardships

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Candy's offer impact George and Lennie's dream?

• It leads to immediate success

• It is completely forgotten

• It becomes a potential reality

• It becomes less desirable

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the fate of George and Lennie's dream?

• It is shattered due to unforeseen circumstances

• It is realized and they buy the farm

• It remains a distant dream

• It is replaced with a new dream

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the dream of owning a farm offer George and Lennie in terms of their relationship?

• A chance to compete

• A reason to part ways

• A hope for a better future

• A platform for arguments

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What unique aspect of George and Lennie's relationship is highlighted in contrast to other characters?

• Their financial wealth

• Their shared dream

• Their enduring friendship

• Their professional skills

How does societal prejudice contribute to loneliness among characters?

• By enhancing their social status

• By limiting their social interactions

• By providing more job opportunities

• By encouraging new friendships

Who faces loneliness due to racial prejudice?

• Slim

• Curley

• Crooks

• Carlson

What does Curley's wife's loneliness stem from?

• Her marital status

• Her choice of clothing

• Societal norms and gender prejudices

• Her personality

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What ultimately leads to the characters' sense of entrapment?

• Their lack of education

• Their personal choices

• Their geographical location

• The socio-economic conditions of the 1930s

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the theme of entrapment affect George and Lennie's decisions?

• It encourages them to take more risks

• It limits their options, influencing their fate

• It has no effect on their decisions

• It leads them to seek help from others

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2