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Of Mice and Men Vocab 1 - 20

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On one side of the river the golden foothill slopes curve up to the strong and rocky Gabilan Mountains, but on the valley side the water is lined with trees- willows fresh and green with every spring, carrying in their lower leaf junctures the debris of the winter's flooding; and sycamores with mottled, white, recumbent limbs and branches that arch over the pool.

a)

the shape or manner in which things come together

b)

marked by complexity and richness of detail

c)

a performance using gestures and movements without words

d)

shake with fast, tremulous movements

2.

Sycamores with mottled,white,recumbent.

a)

having spots or patches of color

b)

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

c)

the remains of something that has been destroyed

d)

a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk

3.

...and sycamores with mottled, white, recumbent limbs and branches that arch over the poo

a)

in a blunt direct manner

b)

move heavily or clumsily

c)

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

d)

marked by complexity and richness of detail

4.

Goerge looks around at Lennei, "Jesus, what a tramp," he said. "So that's what Curley picks for a wife."

a)

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

b)

a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk

c)

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

d)

talk in a monotonous voice

5.

His huge companion dropped his blankets and flung himself down and drank from the surface of the green pool.

a)

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

b)

the state of taking in or encircling

c)

a friend who is frequently with another

d)

talk in a monotonous voice

6.

The reeds jerked slightly in the current.

a)

in a blunt direct manner

b)

marked by complexity and richness of detail

c)

a steady flow of a fluid or gas

d)

a performance using gestures and movements without words

7.

I felt a quiver of excitement run through me

a)

shake with fast, tremulous movements

b)

consider as a possibility

c)

a performance using gestures and movements without words

d)

in a blunt direct manner

8.

He carried one small willow stick in his hand. George sat up, "Awiright," he said _____________. "Gi'me that mouse!"

a)

lumber

b)

brusquely

c)

elaborate

d)

anguish

9.

Goerge said brusquely, "Well he ain't now".

a)

in a blunt direct manner

b)

marked by complexity and richness of detail

c)

a performance using gestures and movements without words

d)

shake with fast, tremulous movements

10.

But Lennie made an elaborate pantomime of innocence. "What mouse, George? I ain't got no mouse"

a)

extreme distress of body or mind

b)

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

c)

a performance using gestures and movements without words

d)

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

11.

Western magazines ranch men love to read and scoff at and secretly believe.

a)

shake with fast, tremulous movements

b)

extreme distress of body or mind

c)

imitate, especially for satirical effect

d)

laugh at with contempt and derision

12.

The cow's face and legs are_________ black and white, and its horns are strong.

a)

juncture

b)

mottled

c)

lumber

d)

quiver

13.

The river had a strong ___________, so they advised us not to swim in it.

a)

pantomime

b)

current

c)

brusquely

d)

anguish

14.

There was, however an old __________ sat by the side of the road.

a)

tramp

b)

pantomime

c)

drone

d)

debris

15.

Use a shovel to dig out the leaves and _______

a)

quiver

b)

mottled

c)

debris

d)

recumbent