Questions for Of Mice and Men Name __________________________ Answer each question in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper. Make sure you explain your answers completely. Comprehension - What was Lennie trying to hide from George? Why?
- Why had George and Lennie been forced to leave their previous job?
- What was Lennie to do if he got into trouble?
- What is George and Lennie’s dream?
- Why does Curley pick on Lennie?
- Why does Carlson want Candy’s dog killed?
- What does Slim give Lennie?
- Why does George take care of Lennie?
- What do the ranch hands usually do on a Saturday night?
- Why does Candy think that he should have shot his dog himself?
- What worried Lennie after his fight with Curley?
- What does Slim say happened to Curley's hand?
- Where is Lennie when Curleys’s wife walks in?
- What happens to Curley’s wife?
- What does George do to help Lennie? Why?
Analytical Characters 1. Give a description of Lennie. - Give a description of George.
- Give a description of Curley.
- Give a description of Slim.
- In a movie, which type of characterization is more prevalent, direct or indirect?
Setting - What is the setting for this story?
- Are the characters in conflict with the setting?
- What is important about this setting?
Plot - What is the conflict in this story?
- What is the climax?
- Write a one-sentence plot summary.
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Irony: Is there any irony in this story? If yes, what kind? Explain the situation. Foreshadowing: What are two examples of foreshadowing in the book? Theme - What is the author’s point of this story?
- Write one sentence stating the theme.
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