Of Mice and Men Chapters 1 and 2

Front

What did Lennie have in his pocket that George took away from him?

Back

A mouse.

Front

What is the name of Curley's wife?

Back

No name is given.

Front

Why did Aunt Clara stop giving Lennie mice?

Back

He would kill them.

Front

Identify the figurative language: Lennie drank with long gulps, snorting the water like a horse.

Back

Simile.

Front

A hint or a clue about something that will happen later in the story is called...

Back

Foreshadowing.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Of Mice and Men'?

Back

The American Dream and its unattainability.

Front

Who are the two main characters in 'Of Mice and Men'?

Back

Lennie Small and George Milton.

Front

What does Lennie represent in the story?

Back

Innocence and the struggle of the mentally disabled.

Front

What is George's role in relation to Lennie?

Back

George acts as a caretaker and protector for Lennie.

Front

What does the dream of owning a farm symbolize for George and Lennie?

Back

Hope and the desire for independence.