curleys wife quotes Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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What does Curley’s wife say to Crooks about being lonely?

A

‘Think I don’t like to talk to nobody?’

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True or False: Curley’s wife feels empowered in her role on the ranch.

A

False

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Fill in the blank: Curley’s wife often seeks attention because she feels _______.

A

lonely

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What does Curley’s wife reveal about her dreams?

A

She wanted to be in the movies.

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What is Curley’s wife’s attitude towards the men on the ranch?

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She feels disrespected and marginalized.

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Multiple Choice: What does Curley’s wife call the men on the ranch? A) ‘Losers’ B) ‘Boys’ C) ‘Dummies’

A

B) ‘Boys’

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What does Curley’s wife say about her relationship with Curley?

A

She feels neglected and unhappy.

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True or False: Curley’s wife is depicted as a villain in the story.

A

False

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What does Curley’s wife say to Lennie before the tragic event?

A

She expresses her frustration with her life.

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Fill in the blank: Curley’s wife is often seen as a _______ figure on the ranch.

A

tragic

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Multiple Choice: How does Curley’s wife view her life on the ranch? A) Fulfilling B) Boring C) Exciting

A

B) Boring

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What does Curley’s wife mean when she says, ‘I could get you strung up on a tree so easy’?

A

She asserts her power over the men by threatening them.

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True or False: Curley’s wife is often treated with respect by the other characters.

A

False

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What does Curley’s wife desire from the ranch workers?

A

Companionship and conversation.

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Fill in the blank: Curley’s wife feels that her beauty is a _______ in her life.

A

curse

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16
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What does Curley’s wife say about her mother?

A

She claims her mother didn’t support her acting dreams.

17
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Multiple Choice: What does Curley’s wife think about Curley’s behavior? A) Supportive B) Controlling C) Understanding

A

B) Controlling

18
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What does Curley’s wife want to prove to the men?

A

That she is more than just Curley’s wife.

19
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True or False: Curley’s wife often shows vulnerability.

20
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Fill in the blank: Curley’s wife feels trapped in her _______.

21
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What does Curley’s wife imply when she says, ‘You guys are all scared of each other’?

A

She sees the fear and isolation among the men.

22
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Multiple Choice: What is a common theme in Curley’s wife’s quotes? A) Independence B) Loneliness C) Happiness

A

B) Loneliness

23
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What does Curley’s wife say about her dreams of fame?

A

She feels they were never realized.

24
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True or False: Curley’s wife is content with her life on the ranch.

25
Fill in the blank: Curley's wife often seeks _______ from the men she encounters.
validation
26
What does Curley's wife express a desire for when she talks to Lennie?
She wants to be heard and understood.
27
Multiple Choice: How do the men generally react to Curley's wife? A) With interest B) With disdain C) With respect
B) With disdain
28
What does Curley's wife reveal about her past?
She had opportunities for acting that she missed.
29
True or False: Curley's wife is a fully developed character with depth.
True
30
Fill in the blank: Curley's wife feels that her identity is defined by her _______.
husband