Of mice and men Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who are the two main characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’?
Lennie Small and George Milton
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.
Who is Curley?
Curley is the boss’s aggressive son.
True or False: Curley’s wife is named in the novel.
False
What is Curley’s wife’s primary role in the story?
She represents loneliness and the desire for attention.
What does Candy offer to contribute to George and Lennie’s dream?
Candy offers his life savings.
Who is Slim?
Slim is a skilled mule driver and respected worker on the ranch.
What does Carlson want to do with Candy’s dog?
Carlson wants to put Candy’s dog down because it is old and sick.
Who is Crooks?
Crooks is the black stable hand who lives alone in a separate room.
Fill in the blank: Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife by ______.
breaking her neck.
What does George do at the end of the novel?
George kills Lennie to save him from a worse fate.
What is the significance of the title ‘Of Mice and Men’?
It reflects the fragility of dreams and the inevitability of failure.
Who says, ‘Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world’?
George Milton
Multiple choice: What does Curley’s wife seek from the men on the ranch? A) Friendship B) Revenge C) Money D) Power
A) Friendship
True or False: Lennie is aware of his strength.
False
Fill in the blank: Slim is known for his ______ and leadership among the workers.
wisdom
What does Candy fear will happen to him when he gets old?
He fears he will be fired and left to die alone.
Who is the character that represents the theme of racism in the novel?
Crooks
What does Lennie often forget?
He often forgets instructions and events.
What is George’s role in Lennie’s life?
George acts as Lennie’s caretaker and protector.
Fill in the blank: The setting of ‘Of Mice and Men’ takes place during the ______.
Great Depression
What does Curley do when he first encounters Lennie?
Curley picks a fight with Lennie.
True or False: Candy’s dog is a symbol of old age and uselessness.
True
