Mice and Men Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is George’s famous quote about the American Dream?
‘Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.’
Who says, ‘I seen hunderds of men come by an’ go on the road an’ same damn thing happened to them all’?
Crooks
True or False: Lennie is aware of his own strength.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘Tell me about it, George.’ is a repeated phrase by ______.
Lennie
What does Curley’s wife say when she confronts the men in the barn?
‘They left all the weak ones here.’
Who expresses the desire to own a piece of land?
George and Lennie
What does Slim say about the relationship between George and Lennie?
‘A guy needs somebody - to be near him.’
What does Lennie accidentally kill that leads to tragic consequences?
Curley’s wife
What does Candy say about his dog?
‘I ought to have shot that dog myself, George.’
True or False: George feels burdened by caring for Lennie.
True
What is the significance of the quote, ‘We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.’?
It highlights the theme of companionship.
Who says, ‘I coulda made somethin’ of myself’?
Curley’s wife
Fill in the blank: ‘I seen too many guys with land in their ______.’
eyes
What does George tell Lennie to remember when he gets in trouble?
‘Hide in the brush.’
What does Crooks say about being alone?
‘A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.’
What is the last thing George says to Lennie?
‘Look at the rabbits.’
True or False: The dream of owning a farm is a central theme in the novel.
True
What does Curley’s wife represent in the novel?
Loneliness and unfulfilled dreams.
Who says, ‘You’re a louse and a bastard’?
Curley to Lennie
Fill in the blank: ‘I ain’t got no ______.’
home
What does the quote ‘I wish we had some guns’ imply?
It hints at the violence and danger in their world.
Who is described as having ‘the eye’?
Curley’s wife
What does the phrase ‘Live off the fatta the lan’’ mean?
To live off the bounty of one’s own land.
True or False: Lennie’s mental disability is a major plot point.
True
