. Flashcards

(53 cards)

1
Q

Who said, ‘I got you, babe’?

A

George

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘Tell me about it, George.’ is a quote by ______.

A

Lennie

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

True or False: ‘Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.’ is a quote from Candy.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What does George say he will do if Lennie gets in trouble?

A

He will go to the river.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Who dreams of owning a piece of land?

A

George and Lennie

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘I seen hundreds of men come outta the _____ and goin’ into the ______.’

A

ranch; town

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is Lennie’s response when he is told to remember the place to go?

A

He promises to remember.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Who says, ‘I can’t stand this no more’?

A

Crooks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Multiple Choice: Who said, ‘We got a future’? A) Lennie B) George C) Curley D) Candy

A

B) George

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

True or False: Curley’s wife is often described as lonely and seeking attention.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What does Candy say he will do if he can’t work anymore?

A

He will be put down.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Who expresses the idea that ‘the best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley’?

A

Robert Burns (the quote is referenced in the book)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don’t have to sit in no bar room ______.’

A

blowin’ in the wind

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does Lennie love to pet?

A

Soft things

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Who is described as having ‘the eye’?

A

Curley’s wife

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

True or False: George often scolds Lennie for his actions.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the significance of the dream farm to George and Lennie?

A

It symbolizes hope and freedom.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Multiple Choice: Who says, ‘You’re a no-good bastard’? A) Lennie B) Curley C) George D) Slim

A

B) Curley

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘I seen too many guys with land in their hands, and they end up ______.’

A

broke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble?

A

Hide in the brush.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Who is the character that often represents the theme of loneliness?

A

Crooks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

True or False: Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife.

23
Q

What is George’s final act of loyalty to Lennie?

A

He shoots him.

24
Q

Multiple Choice: Who says, ‘I seen hundreds of men come and go’? A) Candy B) Crooks C) George D) Slim

25
Fill in the blank: 'A guy needs somebody - to be ______.'
nice to him
26
What does Lennie do when he is frightened?
He hides.
27
Who is the character that represents the American Dream?
George and Lennie
28
What is the title of the novel that features the phrase 'the best laid schemes of mice and men'?
Of Mice and Men
29
Who is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'?
John Steinbeck
30
True or False: The phrase 'the best laid schemes of mice and men' suggests that plans often go awry.
True
31
Fill in the blank: The character George in 'Of Mice and Men' is responsible for taking care of _____ .
Lennie
32
What does the character Lennie represent in 'Of Mice and Men'?
Innocence and vulnerability
33
Multiple choice: Which character is described as having a dream of owning a farm? A) Curley B) Lennie C) George D) Candy
C) George
34
What is the primary theme of 'Of Mice and Men'?
The pursuit of the American Dream
35
True or False: The friendship between George and Lennie is a central focus of the novel.
True
36
What event ultimately leads to the tragic ending of 'Of Mice and Men'?
Lennie's accidental killing of Curley's wife
37
Fill in the blank: The novel is set during the _____ Depression.
Great
38
Who said, 'Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world'?
George
39
Multiple choice: What does Lennie love to pet? A) Dogs B) Mice C) Rabbits D) Cats
B) Mice
40
What does the dream of owning a piece of land symbolize for George and Lennie?
Hope and freedom
41
True or False: Curley is a sympathetic character in the novel.
False
42
Fill in the blank: The character _____ represents the theme of loneliness among women in the novel.
Curley's wife
43
What is the significance of the title 'Of Mice and Men'?
It reflects the fragility of plans and dreams.
44
Multiple choice: What does George tell Lennie to do when he gets in trouble? A) Run away B) Hide in the brush C) Call for help D) Fight back
B) Hide in the brush
45
What does the character Candy fear will happen to him as he gets older?
Being useless and abandoned
46
True or False: The ending of the novel is hopeful.
False
47
Fill in the blank: The character _____ is known for his strength and aggression.
Curley
48
What does the death of Lennie symbolize in 'Of Mice and Men'?
The death of dreams
49
Multiple choice: Which character is an old ranch worker who fears being discarded? A) Crooks B) Candy C) Slim D) Curley
B) Candy
50
What lesson does George learn by the end of the novel?
The harsh reality of life and the loss of dreams
51
True or False: The bond between George and Lennie is based on mutual benefit.
False
52
Fill in the blank: The character _____ is a black stable hand who experiences racial discrimination.
Crooks
53
What does the dream of owning a farm ultimately represent for the characters?
A refuge from loneliness and hardship