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ENG3E I HUNT Of Mice and Men Study Guide 1 of 26
Of Mice and Men Study Guide – Chapter 1
Vocabulary
bindle – a pack brusquely – gruffly contemplated – thought about debris – leftovers, garbage dejectedly – sadly imperiously – like a dictator, arrogantly junctures – joints
lumbered – moved heavily morosely – glumly, gloomily mottled – spotted quivered – shook, trembled recumbent – reclining, drooping resignedly – in a surrendering manner skittering – moving rapidly; skipping
Questions
1. The novel begins with a description of the physical setting.
Write one or two sentences from the first three pages of the novel that are examples of language that very clearly describes the physical setting.
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2. Why does George tell Lennie not to drink the water?
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talk about?
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6. What does Lennie have in his pocket? Why does he want to keep it?
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do we learn about Lennie from this plan?
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says, “God, you’re a lot of trouble. I could get along so easy and so nice if I didn’t have you on my tail. I could live so easy and maybe have a girl” (7). What does this statement illustrate about George’s feelings toward Lennie? What does the reader learn about George and his dreams?
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9. How does Lennie’s desire for a touching sensation get him in trouble in Weed?
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taking care of Lennie, Lennie offers to run away and leave George alone. Why do you think George does not take Lennie up on his offer?
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even though he already knows it by heart?
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12. Explain the idiom, “live off the fatta the lan’” (15).
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they are camping? What might this conversation foreshadow?
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Of Mice and Men Study Guide – Chapter 2
Vocabulary
abruptly – suddenly apprehensive – anxious,
uneasy, fearful archly – mischievously, slyly bridled – drew back
scornfully or angrily; took offense
complacently – in a self-satisfied way, contentedly
contorted – twisted derogatory – deliberately
offensive, negative dousing – soaking flounced – moved
impatiently gravity – seriousness grizzled – streaked with gray intently – firmly, focused laden – burdened
liniment – soothing balm mollified – soothed ominously – threateningly, in
a way that bodes evil
plaintively – mournfully, pleadingly
precede – go before pugnacious – warlike,
inclined to fight, combative
scoff – to mock scowled – frowned angrily scrappy – quarrelsome skeptically – doubtfully slough – to cast off vials – bottles
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Questions
1. When George and Lennie are shown their quarters, the old
man tells them the boss is angry at them. Why?
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used to work at the ranch and suddenly quit. Quote what the old man says was the reason for his departure. Be sure to cite the page number.
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men who work on these ranches?
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4. How does the old man describe the boss?
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5. Why does George not let Lennie speak to the boss?
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9. What does the reader learn about Curley’s wife? Why might this be important to the story?
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he tell him to go?
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why does George get angry at Lennie?
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12. Explain the foreshadowing in the following lines from the novel: Lennie cries out suddenly—“I don’t like this place, George. This ain’t no good place. I wanna get outa here” (36).
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Slim?
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Of Mice and Men Study Guide – Chapter 3
Vocabulary
bemused – preoccupied, slightly dazed, deep in thought derision – scorn, disapproval hoosegow – jail raptly – intently reprehensible – blameworthy
reverently – worshipfully scuttled – moved very quickly subdued – dominated, forced down subsided – slowed, then stopped wryly – dryly, ironically
Questions
1. Why did George used to play jokes on Lennie?
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Weed? What is Slim’s response?
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3. Why does Carlson want to shoot Candy’s dog?
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looking? What do we learn about Curley’s relationship with his wife, based on this event?
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George tells the story of their future ranch. What does Lennie say, specifically, that shows this violence?
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7. What does talking about the dream do for Lennie and George?
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Lennie’s dream?
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9. After George, Lennie and Candy make a pact not to tell anyone about their dream, Candy makes the following statement: “I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog” (67). How might this statement be an example of foreshadowing?
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10. Why does Curley pick on Lennie?
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when Curley hits him?
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referring to either Lennie or Curley. Find several examples in the text (pp. 68-69). How do the descriptions of Curley change throughout the fight?
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and not try to get George and Lennie fired?
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Of Mice and Men Study Guide – Chapter 4
Vocabulary
aloof – distant averted – turned away crestfallen – depressed, dejected disarming – endearing fawning – flattering, doting, attempting to please
indignation – anger at something unjust mauled – roughly handled sullenly – morosely, gloomily wisps – small bunches
Questions
1. At this point in the novel, you have been introduced to the
main characters in the plot. On a separate sheet of paper, draw a bubble map describing each character. You may also be able to draw one or two on the back of this study guide.
Slim
George
Lennie
Carlson
Crooks
Candy
The Boss
Curley
Curley’s wife 2. What is Crooks doing to his back during this chapter?
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3. Crooks is initially unfriendly to Lennie, but then he invites Lennie to sit. Why does he change?
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come back for him?
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real reason behind the visit?
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7. Characterize Curley’s wife as she is presented in the novel. How is the reader supposed to feel about her?
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chapter and what it implies about Crooks. (Circular means that the chapter ends just like it begins).
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Of Mice and Men Study Guide – Chapter 5
Vocabulary
consoled – comforted contorted – twisted, misshapen mules – slippers without a heel
sniveled – whimpered writhed – squirmed, twisted
Questions
1. Despite the description of the barn and the quiet Sunday
afternoon, this chapter begins with an accident. What happened and why Lennie is so worried?
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3. Why does Curley’s wife become angry at Lennie?
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George’s dream. What does the reader learn about Curley’s wife’s dream? How does her dream influence her life?
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5. What does Curley’s wife think about Curley?
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Lennie’s developmental disability?
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7. Why does Lennie panic, and what happens as a result of his panic?
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beginning of the chapter and Curley’s wife’s death?
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with the accidental death?
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11. What decision does George make about the girl’s death?
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what does Candy worry about? Why?
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away? How do we know that this is not where Lennie would have gone?
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15. What do the men suppose happened to Carlson’s gun? Why is this hard to believe?
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Of Mice and Men Study Guide – Chapter 6
Vocabulary
belligerently – aggressively, angrily haunches – back legs lanced – pierced mottled – spotted; speckled scudded – driven swiftly by the wind
Questions
1. How is the beginning of this scene similar to the beginning of
the novel?
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3. Why does George go through the motions of pretending to be angry at Lennie?
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something wrong.
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telling of the farm story.
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6. Why is George calm, almost without emotion, when he talks with Lennie?
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that on the ranch they will have each other to look after. Why is this point mentioned so often?
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between Lennie and George?
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9. Why do you think George shoots Lennie?
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that led up to Lennie’s death?
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importance of the final statement in the novel.
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