Of Mice and Men Chapter 1

Question 1

The narrator places rabbits, raccoons, dogs, and deer in the setting. Why?

Accepted Answer

To characterize the mood as peaceful and non-threatening

Question 2

Which BEST characterizes the relationship dynamics between Lennie and George?

Accepted Answer

Parent/Child

Question 3

In Of Mice and Men, what is George and Lennie's shared dream?

Accepted Answer

Having a farm and rabbits

Question 4

Who are the two main characters of Of Mice and Men?

Accepted Answer

George and Lennie

Question 5

Why did Aunt Clara give Lennie a rubber mouse?

Accepted Answer

He was too rough with real ones and would kill them.

Question 6

Which line shows that George and Lennie are different from other ranch workers?

Accepted Answer

"Because I got you to look after me, and you got me..."

Question 7

Why did George and Lennie leave Weed?

Accepted Answer

Lennie wanted to touch a girl's dress, & she misinterpreted.

Question 8

Which is a way that George acts like Lennie's caregiver?

Accepted Answer

He tells him not to drink the water in the stream., He holds his work card for him., He makes sure they have food for dinner.

Question 9

What is Lennie's 'hobby' in Of Mice and Men?

Accepted Answer

Petting soft thing

Question 10

Lennie's last name is "Small." This is an example of which literary device?

Accepted Answer

Irony

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