Chapters 1-2 Reading Quiz (OMAM)

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Steinbeck's first commercial success was...

Tortilla Flat 

East of Eden 

The Grapes of Wrath 

Of Mice and Men 

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Steinbeck first published Of Mice and Men in what year?

1918

1923

1937

1941

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Of Mice and Men is considered...

a short story  

a novella 

a novel 

a play

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Steinbeck focuses on the life of _____ in most of his major works, including Of Mice and Men.

lower class city-dwellers in the forgotten corners of new cities 

upper-middle class families in the sprawling suburbs 

farmers and migrant agricultural workers 

white collar workers out of work during the great depression 

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Steinbeck's birthplace and hometown, and the setting for several of his works including Of Mice and Men is...

Salinas, California 

San Diego, California 

San Fransciso, California

Sacremento, California

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The opening imagery of Ch. 1 suggests that this place is...

a decaying, deteriorating structure 

a warm, peaceful respite 

a looming, untamed wilderness 

a welcoming, inviting place for all to find community 

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Which of the following quotes BEST supports your answer to the previous question:

"The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow-sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool." (Steinbeck 1) 

“On the sandy bank under the trees the leaves lie deep and so crisp that a lizard makes a great skittering if he runs among them.” (Steinbeck 1) 

“There is a path through the willows and among the sycamores, a path beaten hard by boys coming down from the ranches to swim in the deep pool, and beaten hard by tramps who come wearily down from the highway in the evening to jungle-up near water.” (Steinbeck 1-2)

"... there is an ash pile made by many fires; the limb is worn smooth by men who have sat on it." (Steinbeck 2) 

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The "downcast" details of the hillside bank and the specific attention to small creatures scurrying in the underbrush suggests that Steinbeck is showing the opening pages through who's eyes?

from his own perspective, from the time he lived there as a young boy 

from George's perspective, beaten down emotionally, like the path 

from Lennie's perspective, always looking down and avoiding eye contact 

from a 1st person (the reader's) perspective, forcing us to walk there with George and Lennie 

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George gives Lennie instructions about the water, and when he explains about the type of water that is safe to drink, he does so “hopelessly.” (Pg. 3) What can we infer about why George might feel hopeless when he is talking to Lennie?

because he knows he will eventually have to give the same directions again

because he knows there is no other water to drink so they must drink it anyway 

because he knows Lennie cannot understand his words/language 

because he knows it's too late and that they have already poisoned themselves

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What does Lennie have in his pocket that he doesn't want to surrender to George?

a filched letter 

a dead mouse 

a baby rabbit 

a stolen puppy 

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This detail is an example of...

personification 

symbolism 

allegory 

forshadowing

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George: “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.” (Steinbeck 7)

Based on this quote, which summary below best captures George's feelings about Lennie?

he is angry with Lennie and furious that he ruined things in Weed 

he is frustrated, but resolved to stick with Lennie 

he is over it and is threatening to ditch Lennie this time

he is embarressed by Lennie and wants a break from it all 

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What did Lennie do that got them into trouble in Weed?

people didn't understand his disability and they couldn't get work no matter where they went because of Lennie 

he touched a girl's dress; she misunderstood his intent and screamed; an angry mob chased them out of town 

he squished a mouse to show his strength; people thought he was threatening them by this gesture and became afraid of him 

Lennie acted violently against his boss because of his anger management issues and hurt their boss; they were fired on the spot  

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What does the idiom "live off the fat of the land" literally mean? (p. 14)

(Google and copy/paste the answer if you're unsure)

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Summarize: What is Lennie and George's shared dream?

Reference at least TWO specific details from the text about this future dream.

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George tells Lennie to remember where they are in case something happens at the ranch. George specifically suggests that Lennie may get in trouble as he did at a previous job site.

This conversation is an example of what literary device?

dramatic irony 

situational irony 

allusion 

forshadowing 

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the "burlap tick" is...

a brown blood-sucking insect 

a scratchy, brown itchy rash 

a matress made out of a rough, unrefined fabric 

a rough flinch or uncontrollable gesture or noise 

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George and Lennie have landed a job here doing what?

digging trenches and cesspools 

cleaning the horse stable 

planting crops (cotton, tobacco, corn) 

harvesting grain (wheat, barley, etc.) 

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What inference can be drawn from details listed about the bunkhouse in Chapter 2?

the men here are all former convicts, use to owning nothing and living in cells 

the men here have given up and have accepted death is inevitable working in conditions like this 

the men here do not own much, traveling light, moving from job to job 

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Compared to their dream, the bunkhouse and the farm show...

the stark reality of farm life and how unrealistic their dream is 

how understandable their desire is for a place of their own 

a much more impressive and almost-fantastical realization of agricultural success 

how inhuman some people can be when their dreams are impossible 

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Why does George not let Lennie speak to the boss?

he's concerned Lennie's mental disability will be immediately apparent and he won't be able to keep the job 

he's concerned Lennie will tell the boss the real truth and throw their whole plan 

he's concerned the boss will realize that Lennie doesn't speak or understand English 

he's concerned Lennie will get confused and overwhelm himself if he has to talk to the boss 

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When the boss is talking to George about their work, George speaks for himself and Lennie. What does his boss suspect is going on between George and Lennie?

The boss suspects that they both are probably incapable of the work they have shown up for and that George is the better hustler so they're relying on George to lie for them both. 

The boss suspects that George is covering for Lennie and that he'll be doing all of Lennie's work for him just so that Lennie can "have a job." 

The boss suspects that George is trying to take advantage of Lennie. He thinks that George is trying to steal Lennie’s pay while Lennie does all the work. 

The boss suspects that Lennie has blackmailed or threatened George into covering for him so that Lennie can hold down a job for a while. 

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Lennie's last name is Small. This is an example of...

Allegory 

Metaphor 

Situational Irony 

Hyperbole 

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Write a well organized response to the following question using at least 4 specific details from the text:

How does Steinbeck develop the FOIL of the characters Lennie and George?
How are they similar to and opposites of each other?

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What does Candy mean when he describes Curley as “handy”?

he's quick to fight and "throw hands" 

he's helpful in a pinch 

he's skilled at many tasks 

he's always touching people, a little too "handsy" 

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What specific word choice on page 25 supports your answer to the previous question?

"calculating" 

"pugnacious" 

"gingerly" 

"coldly" 

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In Chapter 2, what do we learn about Curley’s wife?

she's not from California and is a runaway from an East coast city (implied that it's New York) 

she has a soft spot for puppies and little animals; something she and Lennie have in common 

her family owns the farm and ranch and she is very wealthy 

she has a "wandering eye" and is looking at other men despite being married (recently) to Curley 

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Which of the following 2 quotes BEST supports a deeper inference about Slim's inner character and the way he carries himself?

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What does Steinbeck mean by describing Slim's face as a "hatchet face"

it's deeply wrinkled 

it's marked with deep scars 

it has sharp, "cut" features

all of the above (each are supportable inferences about Slim based on this phrase) 

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What detail about Curley's wife immediately causes George to be concerned about Lennie and her?

her red dress and red feathery shoes 

her hair is rolled into curling rollers like sausages (Lennie's favorite food) 

she has a small dog, just like the one Lennie used to love 

the way she looks at Lennie 

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What happens to Slim’s dog and her puppies? What does this tell us about survival as a migrant worker?

She had 9 puppies, Slim drowned the 4 smallest one. This suggests the deeper theme of this book that only the strong survive and the weak will be pushed aside or killed during times of intense need (the Great Depression) 

She had 9 puppies even though Slim barely fed her. This suggests the deeper theme of this book that even when there is very little support of life, even when animals (and those who are treated like animals) are abused, life will find a way (especially nature and animal kind) 

She had 9 puppies and Slim is looking to sell all of them. This suggests the deeper meaning that money is so tight and that even though others would have loved and cherished the puppies more, and they probably needed more time with their mother, the money is too needed right now (the Great Depression) 

She had 9 puppies and Slim has already given away 4 (and 1 more for Lennie). This suggests the deeper theme of the book that there is no time to be a child in this world and that every one needs to grow up and get a job faster than they are ready to (the Great Depression) 

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What type of man is Carlson?

sensitive 

senseless 

insensitive 

offensive 

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What quote best describes Candy's old dog?

"... some kind of shepherd" (p. 35) 

"stinks like hell, too.... got no teeth, damn near blind, can't eat." (p. 36) 

"...I never seen no piece of jail bait worse than her." (p. 32) 

"a messy pile..." (p. 36) 

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Make a prediction (or a connection if you've already read this book before!). What is Steinbeck foreshadowing about/with Candy's dog? What may that imply about the deeper theme(s) of the book?

Chapters 1-2 Reading Quiz (OMAM)

Steinbeck's first commercial success was...

Steinbeck first published Of Mice and Men in what year?

Of Mice and Men is considered...

Steinbeck focuses on the life of _____ in most of his major works, including Of Mice and Men.

Steinbeck's birthplace and hometown, and the setting for several of his works including Of Mice and Men is...

The opening imagery of Ch. 1 suggests that this place is...

Which of the following quotes BEST supports your answer to the previous question:

The "downcast" details of the hillside bank and the specific attention to small creatures scurrying in the underbrush suggests that Steinbeck is showing the opening pages through who's eyes?

George gives Lennie instructions about the water, and when he explains about the type of water that is safe to drink, he does so “hopelessly.” (Pg. 3) What can we infer about why George might feel hopeless when he is talking to Lennie?

What does Lennie have in his pocket that he doesn't want to surrender to George?

This detail is an example of...

George: “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.” (Steinbeck 7) Based on this quote, which summary below best captures George's feelings about Lennie?

What did Lennie do that got them into trouble in Weed?

What does the idiom "live off the fat of the land" literally mean? (p. 14) (Google and copy/paste the answer if you're unsure)

Summarize: What is Lennie and George's shared dream? Reference at least TWO specific details from the text about this future dream.

George tells Lennie to remember where they are in case something happens at the ranch. George specifically suggests that Lennie may get in trouble as he did at a previous job site. This conversation is an example of what literary device?

the "burlap tick" is...

George and Lennie have landed a job here doing what?

What inference can be drawn from details listed about the bunkhouse in Chapter 2?

Compared to their dream, the bunkhouse and the farm show...

Why does George not let Lennie speak to the boss?

When the boss is talking to George about their work, George speaks for himself and Lennie. What does his boss suspect is going on between George and Lennie?

Lennie's last name is Small. This is an example of...

Write a well organized response to the following question using at least 4 specific details from the text: How does Steinbeck develop the FOIL of the characters Lennie and George? How are they similar to and opposites of each other?

What does Candy mean when he describes Curley as “handy”?

What specific word choice on page 25 supports your answer to the previous question?

In Chapter 2, what do we learn about Curley’s wife?

Which of the following 2 quotes BEST supports a deeper inference about Slim's inner character and the way he carries himself?

What does Steinbeck mean by describing Slim's face as a "hatchet face"

What detail about Curley's wife immediately causes George to be concerned about Lennie and her?

What happens to Slim’s dog and her puppies? What does this tell us about survival as a migrant worker?

What type of man is Carlson?

What quote best describes Candy's old dog?

Make a prediction (or a connection if you've already read this book before!). What is Steinbeck foreshadowing about/with Candy's dog? What may that imply about the deeper theme(s) of the book?

Steinbeck's first commercial success was...

Steinbeck first published Of Mice and Men in what year?

Of Mice and Men is considered...

Steinbeck focuses on the life of _____ in most of his major works, including Of Mice and Men.

Steinbeck's birthplace and hometown, and the setting for several of his works including Of Mice and Men is...

The opening imagery of Ch. 1 suggests that this place is...

Which of the following quotes BEST supports your answer to the previous question:

The "downcast" details of the hillside bank and the specific attention to small creatures scurrying in the underbrush suggests that Steinbeck is showing the opening pages through who's eyes?

George gives Lennie instructions about the water, and when he explains about the type of water that is safe to drink, he does so “hopelessly.” (Pg. 3) What can we infer about why George might feel hopeless when he is talking to Lennie?

What does Lennie have in his pocket that he doesn't want to surrender to George?

This detail is an example of...

George: “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.” (Steinbeck 7) Based on this quote, which summary below best captures George's feelings about Lennie?

What did Lennie do that got them into trouble in Weed?

What does the idiom "live off the fat of the land" literally mean? (p. 14) (Google and copy/paste the answer if you're unsure)

Summarize: What is Lennie and George's shared dream? Reference at least TWO specific details from the text about this future dream.

George tells Lennie to remember where they are in case something happens at the ranch. George specifically suggests that Lennie may get in trouble as he did at a previous job site. This conversation is an example of what literary device?

the "burlap tick" is...

George and Lennie have landed a job here doing what?

What inference can be drawn from details listed about the bunkhouse in Chapter 2?

Compared to their dream, the bunkhouse and the farm show...

Why does George not let Lennie speak to the boss?

When the boss is talking to George about their work, George speaks for himself and Lennie. What does his boss suspect is going on between George and Lennie?

Lennie's last name is Small. This is an example of...

Write a well organized response to the following question using at least 4 specific details from the text: How does Steinbeck develop the FOIL of the characters Lennie and George? How are they similar to and opposites of each other?

What does Candy mean when he describes Curley as “handy”?

What specific word choice on page 25 supports your answer to the previous question?

In Chapter 2, what do we learn about Curley’s wife?

Which of the following 2 quotes BEST supports a deeper inference about Slim's inner character and the way he carries himself?

What does Steinbeck mean by describing Slim's face as a "hatchet face"

What detail about Curley's wife immediately causes George to be concerned about Lennie and her?

What happens to Slim’s dog and her puppies? What does this tell us about survival as a migrant worker?

What type of man is Carlson?

What quote best describes Candy's old dog?

Make a prediction (or a connection if you've already read this book before!). What is Steinbeck foreshadowing about/with Candy's dog? What may that imply about the deeper theme(s) of the book?

George: “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.” (Steinbeck 7)

Based on this quote, which summary below best captures George's feelings about Lennie?

What does the idiom "live off the fat of the land" literally mean? (p. 14)

(Google and copy/paste the answer if you're unsure)

Summarize: What is Lennie and George's shared dream?

Reference at least TWO specific details from the text about this future dream.

George tells Lennie to remember where they are in case something happens at the ranch. George specifically suggests that Lennie may get in trouble as he did at a previous job site.

This conversation is an example of what literary device?

Write a well organized response to the following question using at least 4 specific details from the text:

How does Steinbeck develop the FOIL of the characters Lennie and George?
How are they similar to and opposites of each other?

George: “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.” (Steinbeck 7)

Based on this quote, which summary below best captures George's feelings about Lennie?

What does the idiom "live off the fat of the land" literally mean? (p. 14)

(Google and copy/paste the answer if you're unsure)

Summarize: What is Lennie and George's shared dream?

Reference at least TWO specific details from the text about this future dream.

George tells Lennie to remember where they are in case something happens at the ranch. George specifically suggests that Lennie may get in trouble as he did at a previous job site.

This conversation is an example of what literary device?

Write a well organized response to the following question using at least 4 specific details from the text:

How does Steinbeck develop the FOIL of the characters Lennie and George?
How are they similar to and opposites of each other?