End of Novel of Mice and Men

A major theme explored in the novella isu

• the struggle for racial equality.

• the dream of economic self-sufficiency.

• the desire for a return to a better time.

• the need for social etiquette.

The relationship between George and Lennie is most similar to

• a partnership between equals.

• the relationship between a teacher and a student.

• a partnership of strategic convenience.

• the relationship between a parent and a child.

Which line below provides the best evidence that Lennie has low self-esteem?

• "Go on, George! Tell about what we're gonna have in the garden."

• "Furry ones, George. Like I seen at the fair in Sacramento."

• "That's it, that's it! Now tell how it is with us."

• " "Cause I can jus' as well go away, George, and live in a cave."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The reader can infer that George is using the promise of letting Lennie "tend the rabbits"

• as an incentive in order to manage Lennie's behavior.

• to cheat Lennie out of his pay.

• to trick Lennie into doing all the work.

• as a way to convince Lennie of George's sincerity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Lennie's overall behavior can be described as

• aggressive.

• consistent thoughtfulness.

• child-like enthusiasm.

• irrational fear.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3