Exploring Themes in Of Mice and Men

What is the primary setting introduced in Chapter 1 of "Of Mice and Men"?

• A bustling city

• A quiet riverbank

• A small town

• A large farm

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which character is described as small and quick, with sharp, strong features?

• Lennie Small

• George Milton

• Curley

• Slim

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how the relationship between George and Lennie is portrayed in Chapter 1. What does this suggest about their characters?

• They are distant and indifferent, suggesting a lack of trust.

• They are competitive, suggesting a rivalry.

• They are protective and dependent, suggesting a deep bond.

• They are hostile, suggesting underlying resentment.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify a major theme introduced in Chapter 1 of "Of Mice and Men."

• The corrupting power of wealth

• The American Dream

• The importance of family

• The inevitability of war

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the main events that occur in Chapter 1 of "Of Mice and Men."

• George and Lennie arrive at a new job and meet their boss.

• George and Lennie discuss their dream and prepare to start work the next day.

• George and Lennie have a conflict with another worker.

• George and Lennie get separated and lost.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does Lennie's fascination with petting soft things symbolize in the context of Chapter 1?

• His desire for power

• His need for control

• His longing for comfort and security

• His interest in nature

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the dialogue between George and Lennie in Chapter 1. What does it reveal about their personalities?

• George is domineering, and Lennie is rebellious.

• George is caring but frustrated, and Lennie is childlike and dependent.

• George is indifferent, and Lennie is independent.

• George is fearful, and Lennie is confident.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does George instruct Lennie to do if he gets into trouble at their new job?

• Fight back

• Run away to the mountains

• Hide in the brush by the river

• Tell the boss the truth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In Chapter 1, what does George's repeated storytelling about the dream farm suggest about his character?

• He is a realist who doesn't believe in dreams.

• He is a dreamer who uses the story to motivate Lennie and himself.

• He is a pessimist who doubts their future.

• He is a manipulator who uses the story to control Lennie.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Contextually, why is the setting of the riverbank significant in Chapter 1?

• It represents a place of danger and uncertainty.

• It symbolizes a temporary haven and a place of safety.

• It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

• It represents the harshness of nature.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking