Of mice of men chpt 1

Question 1

What is the setting in chapter one

Answer 1

Salinas river, south of Soledad

Question 2

When do we first get the impression Lennie is a big man

Answer 2

It is described in the book that Lennie drinks water from the pool “like a horse” this is showing simile saying Lennie is like a horse is giving us an imagery of Lennie being big

Question 3

In chapter one what do we find out about Lennie and George

Answer 3

We find out that they’ve come from a town in the north, and are searching to find work in a ranch

Question 4

Why does George take care of Lennie

Answer 4

George feels responsible for Lenny due to his mental disability, And for the fact they’re like family, George took over from aunt Clara after she passed away (she was the previous caretaker of Lenny)

Question 5

What is Lenny’s mental disability

Answer 5

Lenny has a cognitive disability (he has a childlike mindset in an adult body)

Question 6

What is Lenny and George is dream -quote

Answer 6

To have a farm to “Live off the Fatta the lan!”

Question 7

What is a key theme in chapter 1

Answer 7

The key themes of dreams and hopes is therefore placed right at the start of the novel

Question 8

Why did George and Lennie have to leave weed

Answer 8

Because Lenny touched a girls dress and she screamed thinking she was being attacked

Question 9

Key quote that express the key theme of this chapter

Answer 9

“ Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.” - George

“ with us it ain’t like that. We got a future.“ - George