Mice Of Men Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who are the two main characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’?
George Milton and Lennie Small
What is Lennie’s mental condition?
Lennie has a mental disability.
What dream do George and Lennie share?
They dream of owning their own piece of land.
True or False: George often takes care of Lennie.
True
Fill in the blank: The novel is set during the _____ Depression.
Great
What does Lennie love to pet?
Soft things
Who is the boss on the ranch where George and Lennie work?
The Boss
What is Curley’s role on the ranch?
He is the boss’s son.
What happens to Curley’s wife?
She is killed by Lennie.
What is the significance of the title ‘Of Mice and Men’?
It refers to the idea that plans often go awry, as expressed in Robert Burns’ poem.
What animal does Lennie often compare himself to?
A bear
What does George do at the end of the novel?
He shoots Lennie.
Who is Crooks?
Crooks is the stable hand who is discriminated against because he is black.
True or False: George and Lennie are related by blood.
False
What does Candy’s dog symbolize?
The fate of those who are no longer useful.
What is the primary theme of ‘Of Mice and Men’?
The American Dream and its unattainability.
Who offers to join George and Lennie in their dream?
Candy
What does Lennie accidentally do to Curley’s wife?
He breaks her neck.
Fill in the blank: George often tells Lennie about their dream to own a _____ together.
farm
What is the main conflict in the story?
The struggle for survival and the pursuit of dreams.
What does the character Slim represent?
Wisdom and understanding.
How does the novel end?
With George shooting Lennie to protect him from a worse fate.
What does the character of Curley’s wife represent?
Loneliness and the desire for attention.
True or False: The novel is written in first-person perspective.
False
