Worksheets"Of Mice and Men" - Drama Unit - Comprehension Questions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
A major theme explored in this play is —
the need for social etiquette
the struggle for racial equality
the dream of economic self-sufficiency
the desire for a return to a better time
In line 17, the word contorts means —
twists
shakes
pauses
drops
The dialogue in lines 1 and 2 establishes that the relationship between George and Lennie is most similar to —
a partnership between equals
the relationship between a teacher and a student
a partnership of strategic convenience
the relationship between a parent and a child
Which line of dialogue provides the best evidence that Lennie has low self-esteem?
Go on, George! Tell about what we’re gonna have in the garden.
Furry ones, George. Like I seen at the fair in Sacramento.
That’s it, that’s it! Now tell how it is with us.
’Cause I can jus’ as well go away, George, and live in a cave.
The stage directions in lines 3 and 6 provide evidence that for George, his speech about the future has become —
unbelievable
a ritual
a joke
pointless
The reader can infer that George is using the promise of letting Lennie “tend the rabbits” —
as an incentive in order to manage Lennie’s behavior
to cheat Lennie out of his pay
to trick Lennie into doing all the work
as a way to convince Lennie of his sincerity
The stage directions in lines 5 and 7 emphasize Lennie’s —
aggressive nature
consistent thoughtfulness
child-like enthusiasm
irrational fear
What is the overall tone of this part of the play?
energetic
annoyed
auspicious
supportive
dramatic
In line 13, what does Lennie mean by his metaphor, "And live off the fat of the land!" ?
He means that their cows will be very fat.
He means that their land will have fat composits.
He means that their land will be fruitful and they will have more than enough to live from.
He means that they will be fat from eating all of their land's harvest.
The author includes this dialogue between Lennie and George to ---
infer that George is filled with hidden greed.
illustrate Lennie's mental disability.
depict the closely-bonded relationship they have.
differentiate their personalities.
