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WorksheetsOf Mice and Men Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
One way to _______Lennie, was to discuss the future plan of having a farm with animals.
mollify
deride
upset
confront
Slim thought it was blameworthy behavior or _________on Curley's part to pick a fight go after Lennie.
gingerly
mollified
reprehensible
rouged
The men were always __________or insulting toward Curley's wife.
rogued
mollified
derogatory
gingerly
George always reminded Lennie to be _______or cautious about saying too much to others, especially to Curley's wife.
mottled
gingerly
anguished
ominous
Early on in the novel, Lennie asked George if he could have rabbits of various colors and hues, including those that were__________.
brusque
derogatory
bemused
mottled
Lennie often moved like a clumsy bear; therefore, he __________.
skipped
tip-toed
hopped
lumbered
Curley's wife was in a ______________position when Candy found her in the barn.
anguised
recumbent
bemused
pungnacious
Something that Lennie relished talking about the most was ________.
boxing
machines
Aunt Clara
rabbits
Curley's wife and George both lost patience whenever Lennie would_________ about the rabbits.
drone
pantomime
lumber
scoff
Which word best describes Lennie's mental state throughout 'Of Mice and Men'?
A) Intelligent
B) Simple-minded
C) Cunning
D) Deceitful
What does the word 'morose' mean as used in 'Of Mice and Men'?
A) Cheerful
B) Sullen
C) Energetic
D) Talkative
In 'Of Mice and Men', George often speaks to Lennie in a _______ manner to calm him down.
A) Derogatory
B) Soothing
C) Harsh
D) Indifferent
What is the meaning of 'pugnacious' as used to describe Curley in 'Of Mice and Men'?
A) Peaceful
B) Aggressive
C) Lazy
D) Joyful
Which word describes the atmosphere of the bunkhouse in 'Of Mice and Men'?
A) Luxurious
B) Spartan
C) Chaotic
D) Festive
What does the term 'mollify' mean in the context of 'Of Mice and Men'?
A) To anger
B) To soothe
C) To confuse
D) To ignore
