English 3 AP OMM Test

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(Daniel Kulick) A. Kinesthetic B. Auditory C.Olfactory D. Visual

1 6.What does "ketchup" symbolize in chapter 1

A) Luxury* B) the loss of innocence C) racism D) it has no significance

6 15) Which is NOT an example of foreshadowing the ending

A."As quickly as it had come, the wind died..." B."I might jus' as well go away. George ain't gonna let me tend no rabbits now." C." 'Ain't you gonna give me hell?' " D."George came quietly out of the brush..." (correct) 16) Carlson's last line indicates.. A.no one really knew lennie and george B.He thought slim was being suspicious C.He didn't know where they were going D.He was jealous that george was close to slim

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a. visual b. auditory c. kinesthetic d. both a & b

2: Bethany Dollar 5. Why are the items owned by the ranch hands significant

What do they symbolize?(selection of detail) A. They are ornate, symbolizing the great material wealth the workers had despite not having their own land. B. They are the bare minimum with little excess in the way of material possession, symbolizing their hardship. C. They are all farming and work tools, symbolizing how the only thing they do is work. D. They are scarce, since the rancher's necessities are provided for, symbolizing their dependence on their employer. 6. Why is the boss not given a name? A. He keeps it a secret from the men for his own safety. B. It doesn't matter what his name is, as he is not an important character. C. There is no personal relationship between bosses and laborers, so they don't consider knowing the boss' name necessary. D. The ranch men called him 'the boss' rather than the name he gives them

2 What does the term "handy" most nearly mean

(AI) A.) Resourceful and Nimble. Deft B.) A good worker C.) Attentive D.) Pleasant to have around

3 21. It can be inferred by the description of the pig pens and cattle that which of the following qualities are valued by George and Lennie

(Emma Claypool 8) A.Owning a ranch with lots of animals B.Living off the land C.Ranch Farming D.Animal Rights 22. During the altercation between Lennie and Curley, the simile "Curley stepped over to Lennie like a terrier" is used for what effect? (Emma Claypool 8) A.to relate to Candy's dog B.to highlight that Curley is superior to Lennie C.to hint that Curley is prepared to fight D.to make Curley appear helpless

4 (GW): 17. Which of the following best explains the significance of Crooks' reaction to Curley's wife's tirade

(GW) A.Crooks is shown as weak because he gets beaten by Curley's wife. B.Crooks is shown as intelligent because he argues with Curley's wife and wins. C.Crooks is shown as powerful because he fights back. D.Crooks is shown as submissive because, even though he hates it, he knows his place in the farm compared to curley's wife. E.Crooks is shown as hot-headed because he shakes and kills Curley's wife. 18. Which evidence best supports the answer to the previous question?(GW) F. "Crooks stood up from his bunk and faced her. "I had enough," he said coldly." (80) G. "Crooks sat perfectly still, his eyes averted, everything that might be hurt drawn in" (80) H. "Crooks stared hopelessly at her," (80) I."Crooks avoided the whole subject now" (82) J. "I'm gonna ast the boss not to ever let you come in the barn no more" (80)

1 (GW): 17. Which of the following titles would be most fitting for chapter 1

(GW) A.For the Future B.Dead Mice C.By the Pond D.Before the Farm E.A Lot of Trees 18. It can be inferred by the description of Lennie's relationship with George, that the qualities of ______ and ______ are valued most by George.(GW) E.Anger; hot-headedness F.Respect; Honor G.Enthusiasm; Joy H.Privacy; hard-workingness I.Maliciousness; Isolation

1: 3. Which best describes George and Lennie's relationship

(H.O) a.George and Lennie are like brothers and they take care of each other in different ways. b.George hates Lennie and wishes he didn't have to take care of him. c.George and Lennie are both bad workers and they relate to each other. d.George and Lennie are friends at work and enjoy spending time together. 4. Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? (H.O) a."I could get along so easy and so nice if I didn't have a you on my tail. I could live so easy and maybe have a girl." b."'Course you did. Well, look. Lennie--if you jus' happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here an' hide in the brush." c."You never had none, you crazy bastard. I got both of 'em here. Think I'd let you carry your own work card?" d."So you forgot awready, did you? I gotta tell you again, do I? Jesus Christ, you're a crazy bastard!"

2:(LC) 17. In this excerpt of chapter 2 "George scowled at him, and Lennie dropped his head in shame at having forgotten."(22) why is the word "scowled" emphasized

(LC) a.to display George's hatred for Lennie b.to show that Lennie looks up to George c.to establish that Lennie wants to tend to the rabbits d.to illustrate George's frustration with Lennie e.to show that Lennie forgets things often 18. It can be inferred by the description of "S'pose Curley jumps a big guy an' licks him. Ever'body says what a game guy curley is" that which of the following qualities are valued by Curley? (LC) a.To punch everyone taller than him b.To establish a powerful persona and conceal his insecurities c.To create fear and establish authority over his workers d.To impress his wife e.To motivate his workers to be more productive

4 If chapter 4 had a title, which would be the most fitting

(LH) A.) Joyous Times B.) Influence of Isolation C.) Power of Hatred D.) Hierarchy It can be inferred by the description of Crooks' room that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker (LH) A.) possessions B.) literature C.) the country lifestyle D.) shoes

1 Why does Steinbeck use the anaphora "I could... I could... I could... "

(LH) A.) to reveal George's frustration with Lennie's incapability to do things correctly. B.) to emphasize a point the George is trying to make. C.) to reveal information and further introduce George and Lennie. D.) to dramaticize George's speech. What's the irony of the word "triumphantly" used is chapter 1? A.) in reality, George and Lennie had gotten fired. B.) George and Lennie's jobs would not benefit them. C.) opposed to achieving their dream, George and Lennie had been run out of town. D.) George and Lennie had gotten lost.

3 Which syntactical device is most prevalent when George is daydreaming about living off the fat of the land

(MKJ) A.) anaphora B.) polysyndeton C.) trope D.) inversion Why is Curley's wife not given a name? (MKJ) A.) she does not have her own identity B.) she was only in the book to create conflict C.) symbolizes society's depreciated and inhumane views of women D.) reveals the a theme of loneliness

3: 3. Which phrase best characterizes Slim

(S.P) a.Amiable but impassive b.Cunning and deceptive c.Kindhearted yet condemnatory d.Unusual and arbitrary 4. Which text evidence supports that answer? (S.P) a."Then Slim straightened up and regarded Lennie with horror." b."'I think you got your han' caught in a machine. If you don't tell nobody what happened, we ain't going to. But you jus' tell an' try to get this guy canned and we'll tell ever'body, an' then will you get the laugh.'" c."Slim said loudly, 'one of my mules got a bad hoof. Got to get some tar on it.' His voice trailed off." d."'It wasn't nothing,' said Slim. 'I would of had to drowned most of 'em anyways. No need to thank me about that.'"

6: 3. What is the purpose of including Lennie's vision of Aunt Clara

(S.P) a.To illustrate the the regret Lennie feels about not remembering his Aunt Clara. b.To show how mental Lennie truly is. c.To give readers a glimpse into Lennie's childhood. d.To lament Lennie's sorrows, regrets, and griefs as to his life with George. 4. What is significant about how the giant rabbit speaks to Lennie? (S.P) a.It exemplifies Lennie's aspiration to tend rabbits. b.It explains that Lennie thinks of himself as a rabbit, explaining his overwhelming desire to tend the rabbits. c.It gives the reader a glimpse as to how Lennie feels about his forgetfulness, along with his worries and anxiety about how George will treat him. d.It lets the reader know that Lennie talks to himself about his daily struggles.

4 (SB): 17. Which of the following best explains the significance of Crooks' reaction to Curley's wife's tirade

(SB) A.Curley's wife realizes she is wrong to discriminate against men who have done so much to help the ranch prosper B.It shows how no matter what he did, Crooks would be overpowered and emasculated, even if he was theoretically in the right, because of the idea of white supremacy C.It shows how women were starting to become authority figures during the 20th century D.Crooks realizes he must fight back for his complaints and grievances to be heard by Curley's wife E.Candy realizes Crooks is out of line, but still fights against Curley's wife 18. Which evidence best supports the answer to the previous question?(SB) A." Crooks had reduced himself to nothing. There was no personality, no ego-nothing to arouse either like or dislike. He said "Yes ma'am," and his voice was toneless" (81) B."Old Candy was watching her, fascinated. "If you was to do that, we'd tell," he said quietly. "We'd tell about you framing Crooks." (81) C."Candy broke in. "You let this guy alone. Don't you do no messing aroun' with him." (80) D."I had enough," he said coldly. "You have no rights comin' in a colored man's room" (80)

6:(SH) 3.If chapter 6 is a metaphor for something, what is it

(SH) a.death is inevitable b.loneliness c.the pursuing of one's dreams d.overcoming an obstacle to achieve something e.mental illnesses can affect how a person acts 4.Which title would be the best fitting for chapter 6?(SH) a.No More Rabbits b.A New Future c.Lennie's Death d.George's Farm

3:(SH) 1.The idiom " set on the trigger" really means...(SH) a.about to shoot a gun b.about to be in danger/trouble c.about to cause some sort of trouble d.about to throw a temper tantrum 2.Whit uses the phrase" We ain't gonna get no euchre played this way". This is an example of which new trope

(SH) a.jargon b.colloquialism c.connotative diction d.dialect e.hypophora

1 21. How does George show compassion for Lennie

(Sarah Carpenter 8) A.Through his constant praise and affection B.Through his attempts to protect Lennie from the world C.By speaking of his dependence on Lennie D.George doesn't show compassion for Lennie 22. Which evidence best supports your answer to the previous question? (Sarah Carpenter 8) A."I want you to stay with me, Lennie. Jesus Christ somebody'd shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself. No you stay with me" (Steinbeck 13) B."From his side pocket he brought out two spoons and passed one of them to Lennie" (Steinbeck 15) C."George snapped his fingers sharply, and at the sound Lennie laid the mouse in his hand" (Steinbeck 9) D."God a' mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy" (Steinbeck 11) chapter 2 Why is the zoomorphism of Lennie repeated? What is its importance? (Willie Chestney 8) A.It is indicative of how much he wants to care for animals B.It displays his simplistic and almost primal mindset C.foreshadowing Lennie's death D.It makes an important connection to the exigence of the book The phrase "He moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen" about Slim shows that he is (Willie Chestney 8) A.Royalty somewhere B.A respected and skilled figure C.In charge of the farm D.Afraid of Lennie

4 21. Candy's reaction to Curley's wife's insults is one of... (Sarah Carpenter 8) A.hurt B.dismissal C.anger D.violence 22. The adverbs "contemptuously", "amusedly", and "coolly" characterise Curley's wife as.... (Sarah Carpenter 8) A.humble B.malicious C.understanding D.pretentious chapter 5 The sun is personified through... (Willie Chestney 8) A.A series of personifying phrases like "The rays climbed" and "The sun sliced" B.Lennie and Curley's Wife's dialogue C.A series of quotes from other books D.When it speaks to Lennie The simile "her body flopped like a fish" occurs for what effect

(Willie Chestney 8) A.To revisit the comparison of Curley's wife to a sea creature B.To segway into a flashback of Lennie fishing C.To create a certain violent image in the reader's head and create imagery D.Remind the reader that Lennie has very animalistic traits

4 23) What is the significance of the word choice "made me forget"

A) It signifies that the friendship of Candy, Crooks, and Lennie overcomes the thought of segregation. B) It puts into picture what society was like at the time. C) It shows the fact that the company of Candy and Lennie gave Crooks a feeling of acceptance and friendship. D) It shows that Crooks forgets everything a lot. 24) What is the significance of the very last paragraph of chapter 4? A) The last paragraph signifies that Crooks wanted to act like nothing had ever happened and went right back to what he was doing. B) It shows that Crooks had lost hope in his dream and fell back into his regular routine. C) The paragraph is there to show that Crooks has back problems. D) It shows the overall effect that the quarrel with Curley's wife had on Crooks.

2 24) What is the significance of the pups being killed in relation to the exigence

A) Slim's pups contrast the social inequalities of U.S workers to elsewhere in the world, specifically Europe B) The pups symbolize the innocence and fate of some poor, laboring men during the Great Depression C) Steinback is criticizing the treatment of animals during the early 20th century D) Due to the Dust Bowl, many farmers were killed in a way similar to Slim' s pups

1 23) The words "_rhythmically____", "_brusquely_____", and "_imperiously____" create a tone of... A) argumentative B) Authoritative C) sophisticated D) scornful 24) What is the significance of the word "hopelessly" in chapter 1

A) to show the type of relationship between Lennie and George. B) to explain George and Lennie's feelings toward the future. C) to imply that George has lost hope in Lennie. D) to signify that there was no point to tell Lennie not to drink the water because he was going to do it anyways.

2: 15. How does George protect Lennie

A. By passing down his personal morals to Lennie B. By preventing him from getting into trouble C. By limiting Lennie's verbal communication with others D. By continually standing up for him and sticking by his side E. By convincing Lennie to conceal his physical strength 16. Which text evidence best supports the previous answer? A."George scowled meaningfully at Lennie, and Lennie nodded to show that he understood" (23). B."Say, what the hell's he got on his shoulder? Lennie didn't do nothing to him" (29). C.""Sure," said George. "We kinda look after each other's." He indicated Lennie with his thumb" (38). D."Never mind, never mind. I'll tell you when. I hate that kind of guy. Look, Lennie, if you get in any kind of trouble, you remember what I told you to do?" (33). E."He's the boss's son. Look, Lennie. You try to keep away from him, will you?" (32).

5: 5.) Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

A. Interjection B. Conjunction C. Adverb D. Preposition 6.) Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? A. "Now I won't get to tend to the rabbits, now he won't let me, now he'll never let me"(85) B."You ain't so little as mice" (85) C. "Why do you got to get killed?" (85) D. "This ain't no bad thing like I got to go hide in the brush." (85)

5: 15. How does Steinbeck portray Curley's wife in this chapter

A.A destructive tease for Lennie to be tempted by B.Vulnerable, someone who had great potential before marrying Curley C.Hopeless D.Egotistical, consumed with her own self-image E.Content 16. What text evidence best supports your previous answer? A."Well, a show come through, an' I met one of the actors. He says I could go with that show. But my ol' lady wouldn' let me. She says because I was on'y fifteen. But the guy says I coulda. If I'd went, I wouldn't be livin' like this, you bet" (96). B."Well, I ain't told this to nobody before. Maybe I ought'n too. I don' like Curley. He ain't a nice fella" (97). C."All the guys got a horseshoe tenement goin' on. It's on'y about four o' clock. None of them guys is goin' to leave that tenement. Why can't I talk to you? I never get to talk to nobody. I get awful lonely" (94). D."Coulda been in the movies, an' had nice clothes- all them nice clothes like they wear. An' I coulda sat in them big hotels, an' had pitchers took of me" (97). E."She took Lennie's hand and put it on her head. "Feel right aroun' there an' see how soft it is"" (99). Scott Winterton

3: -CB 19. Which syntactical device is most prevalent when George is daydreaming about living off the fat of the land

A.Anaphora B.Antithesis C.Personification D.Prozeugma 20. Why is Curley's wife not given a name? A.because she is irrelevant B.because she is not respected enough to be given a name C.because Lennie is too stupid to remember it D.because to Curley she is only his wife and doesn't deserve a name

1: FL 8th 5.) What does the word "anguished" mean in the context of the passage

A.Expressing severe mental/physical pain and or suffering. B.To be extremely distressed about a situation. C.Tired and exhausted. D.To put an end to a situation. 6.) What does "ketchup" symbolize in chapter one? A.Symbolizes a common, delicious condiment. B.Symbolizes that you can't always get what you want. C.Symbolizes how hard it can be to retrieve items. D.Symbolizes that if they were 'lucky' they could obtain more quality of food than just a can of beans.

1, how does George show compassion for Lennie

A.George shows compassion by giving Lennie ketchup with his beans. B.George shows compassion by offering to get him a puppy. C.George shows compassion by taking the dead mouse from Lennie. D.George shows compassion by blaming him for his troubles. 22. Which evidence best supports your answer to the previous question? A."'I want you to stay with me, Lennie. Jesus Christ, somebody'd shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself'" (13) B."'Sure we are, if you gather up some dead willow sticks. I got three cans off beans in my bindle.'" (8) C."'Because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why.'" D."'I was jus' foolin', Lennie. 'Cause I want you to stay with me. Trouble with mice is you always kill 'em... First change I get I'll give you a pup.'" (13)

4: •JA 19. If chapter 4 had a title, which would be the most fitting

A.Lennie's Lament B.Guys talking C.George is Hurt?!?! D.The Giant, the Cripple, and the Old Man 20. It can be inferred by the description of the farm that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker A.Hardwork B.Home building C.Adventure D.Courage

6 (Clara Petit 8th) 7. The adverb "woodenly" is used for what effect

A.Stiff in movement or manner B.Appearance looks like wood C.Full of sarcastic remarks D.Spiteful attitude 8. Why does George choose to not give Lennie hell? (Clara Petit 8th) A.He feels bad B.George knows Lennie will cry C.George realizes that his friendship with Lennie is about to end anyways D.George does give Lennie hell Of mice and men questions #11&12 : Grace Speaks, Anamika Seth & Megan Tullos

3: - ZK 21. It can be inferred by the description of George as described by Lennie that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

A.The speaker has a negative preconceived idea of George and despises him B.The speaker emphasizes his relationship towards George and puts his trust in him in any situation C.The speaker is irritated by George and just wants him to act like a normal human being D.All of the above 22. During the altercation between Lennie and Curley, the simile "flopping like a fish on a line" is used for what effect? A.to emphasize how small and less powerful Curley is compared to the strong and mighty Lennie B.to emphasize how small and less powerful Lennie is compared to the strong and mighty Curley C.to exaggerate the physical appearance of Curley as he is very skinny and frail D.to point out how defenseless and shocked Lennie feels, such as a fish flopping, as Curley punches him

3: CM 8th 5.) If chapter 3 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

A.The struggles of friendship B.Overcoming hardship in hopes of the American dream C.The joy of surprises D.Innocence is bliss 6.) Which type of imagery is most prevalent in the beginning of chapter 3? A.Gustatory and Visual B.Olfactory and Auditory C.Visual and Olfactory D.Auditory and Visual

1: - JA 19. Why does Steinbeck use the anaphora "They got no family.....They don't belong no place....They come to a ranch an' work up a stake...."

A.To explain the loneliness of other men, but NOT Lennie and George B.To make the "other guys" seem like they have a good life C.To build up suspense talking about these "other guys" D.To make the reader feel bad 20. What's the irony of the word "triumphantly" used is chapter 1? A.That the sun is setting B. That George is happy about Lennie having the mouse C. That Lennie is happy about them getting kicked out of town D. The mountains in the distance are not really that tall

4 (Jack mcGee 8th) 7. Crooks repeats "You're nuts" for what effect

A.To show his skepticism B.To insult Lennie C.For humor D.To show how crazy Lennie is 8. "Crooks' face [lighting] with pleasure in [Lennie's] torture" suggests that Crooks... (Jack Mcgee 8th) A.Will torture more characters B.Enjoys joking with Lennie C.Knows he will get the information he wants D.Finds torture amusing

2: - JR 5. Why are the items owned by the ranch hands significant

What do they symbolize? a.The items are just knick-knacks the ranch hands play with and they don't symbolize anything b.The items are things that each of the ranch hands care about and they symbolize their dreams and goals for life after being a ranch hand. c.The items are tools that the ranch hands use everyday during their labor and they symbolize the hard work the ranch hands put in. d.The items are souvenirs that the ranch hands get from in the town and they symbolize having fun. 6. Why is the boss not given a name? a.The boss is very self-conscious about his name and he doesn't want anyone to know what it is. b.Steinbeck hides the name from the reader so that the reader can infer what his name is based on his personality. c.Steinbeck doesn't give the boss a name because he wants to contrast Curley's very loud and out-there personality with his dad's kind and quiet personality. d.The author wants to leave the boss's name unsaid because the character isn't important

2 (Ankith): 7. The diction in the passage "The old man came slowly into the room. He had his broom in his hand. And at his heels there walked a dragfooted sheep dog, gray of muzzle, and with pale, blind old eyes. The dog struggled lamely to the side of the room and lay down, grunting softly to himself and licking his grizzled, moth-eaten coat. The swamper watched him until he was settled. "I wasn't listenin'. I was jus' standin' in he shad a minute scratchin' my dog." is best described as a) Positive Connotation b) Negative Connotation c) Jargon d) Concrete Diction 8. What is the significance of the boss giving the ranch hands a gallon of whiskey

a) Establishes the character of the boss as a friendly but fair-minded man b) Shows the boss's lack of control on his men c) Establishes the boss's attitude towards picking favorite employees d) Creates tension between the boss and the employees

3 (Sydnee): 7. What is the significance of Slim's repetition of " He ain't mean"

a) To foreshadow certain events that contrast Slim's view of Lennie b) To suggest that George is a good friend c) Emphasizes the importance of George and Lennie's job d) Creates Slim's character 8. What is the significance of the word "stopped" in the middle of the card game? a) Sets up the setting b) Creates a tone shift between the characters c) Compares George's actions during the card game and the death of Lennie. d) Build's the author's purpose

1 (Savannah): 7. The diction in the passage " Aw, Lennie!" George put his hand on Lennie's shoulder. "I ain't takin' it away jus' for meanness. That mouse ain't fresh, Lennie; and besides, you've broke it pettin' it," is best described as.. a) Irritated b) Disappointed c) Forgiving d) Protective 8. Which of the following is not a primary contrast in chapter 1

a) between George and Lennie b) between natural and synthetic c) between Lennie and an animal d) between loneliness and companionship

4 (Savannah): 7. Crooks repeats "s'pose" for what effect

a) to suggest he has gone through the things he's asking about b) to scare Lennie c) to emphasize his race d) to confuse Lennie 8. "Crooks' face [lighting] with pleasure in [Lennie's] torture" suggests that Crooks... a) is as mentally ill as Lennie b) is a sociopath c) finds joy because he has gone through the torture d) strongly dislikes Lennie

1:- SR 5. What does the word " Up the hill from the river a coyote yammered, and a dog answered from the other side of the stream." mean in the context of the passage

a. The coyote howled and the dog answered from the other side of the stream b. The coyote made a loud repetitive noise and the dog answered from the other side of the stream c. The dog answered from the other side of them stream because of the coyote growling loudly d. The coyote made a faint noise and the dog answered from the other side of the stream 6. What does "ketchup" symbolize in chapter 1? a. The ketchup Lennie and George talk about is a symbol of something fancy b. The ketchup is a symbol of Lennie missing home c. The ketchup is a symbol of for shadowing d. The ketchup is a symbol of a dream

5- TI 1.The diction [of the barn] in the passage, "From outside came the clang of horseshoes on the playing peg and the shouts of men, playing, encouraging, jeering. But in the barn it was quiet and humming and lazy and warm." is best described as: a. exhausted b. energetic c. relaxed d. hostile 2. Which syntactical device most applies the way the barn is described

a. juxtaposition b. polysyndeton c. alliteration d. rhetorical question

3 23. Curley's wife is characterized as a... a.Kind and caring young woman. b.A cool, disinterested and detached woman who frightens the ranch hands. c.A loose, annoying woman who likes to stir up trouble. d.A clumsy, lazy woman who never leaves the house. 24. What text evidence supports the previous answer

a."Jesus," he said. "He's jes' like a kid, ain't he?" b."She ain't concealin' nothing. I never seen nobody like her. She's got the eye goin' all the time on everybody" c."He spends half his time lookin' for her, and the rest of the time she's looking for him." d."Well, that girl rabbits in an' tells the law she been raped."

5: -JR 5. Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

a.1st person b.2nd person c.3rd person d.4th person 6. Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? a."'I didn't bounce you hard.'" (pg 85) b."'Why do you got to get killed? You ain't so little as mice.'"(pg 85) c."'Now I won't get to tend the rabbits. Now he won't let me.'" (pg 85) d."-an laid the puppy in it and covered it over with hay, out of sight; but he continued to stare at the mound he had just made" (pg 85)

3- JJ 1.Which phrase best characterizes Slim

a.An abusive bully of the ranch b.A timid subordinate trying to be noticed c.A calm, wise and well presented leader who looks out for the workers d.A devious machiavellian who only focuses on personal gain 2.Which text evidence supports that answer a."Slim had not moved. His calm eyes followed Lennie ..." b."Slim reached up over the card table and turned on the tin-shaded electric light. Instantly the table was brilliant with light, and the cone of the shade threw its brightness straight downward" c."Slim sat in silence for a moment. "Didn't hurt the girl none, huh?" he asked finally." d."'Yeah, they get mean,' Slim agreed. 'They get so they don't want to talk to nobody'"

5 23. The contrast of the men playing horseshoes outside and Lennie inside creates the effect of a.establishing a similarity between Lennie and Curley's wife. b.an ominous tone. c.conveying Lennie's loneliness. d.making the reader angry at the men for not including Lennie. 24. What is ironic about the state of Curley's wife post-mortem

a.Both Candy and George thought she was merely asleep. b.She seems more pleasant after she is dead. c.Only after her neck has been broken do the characters see her as beautiful. d.She had just been expressing her intentions to follow her dreams from childhood.

5 3.Lennie's frustration with the dead pup is balanced with which outside imagery

a.Comparison of the pup to a mouse b.The delicacy of the hay c.The uneasiness towards Curley's Wife d.The cloudiness of the day 4. In the paragraph beginning with "Don't you worry none. He was jus' a mutt... You can get another one easy. The whole country is fulla mutts" the author employees all except a.Metaphor b.Colloquialism c.Motif d.Symbolism

2 1.The diction in the passage "His hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer" is best described as... a.Simple b.Elegant c.Symbolic d.Cheesy 2.What is the significance of the boss giving the ranch hands a gallon of whiskey

a.He is trying to get them drunk and therefore fired b.He has extra whiskey c.He is showing his humanity and sympathy for fellow human beings d.He is proving to them that he is a nice person so that they will listen to him

6-JJ 1.What is the purpose of including Lennie's vision of Aunt Clara

a.In order to show how Lennie hated George b.In order to show how little Lennie had eaten c.In order to show Lennie's frequent dreams d.In order to show Lennie's regret for his actions 2.What is significant about how the giant rabbit speaks to Lennie? a.It speaks in proper English uses proper grammar b.It says the same complaints George has about Lennie c.It comes from the ranch he and Lennie desire to live in d.It was the same color of the rabbits he desired to get

2 1. If chapter 2 had a title, which would be the best

a.Lennie and His New Puppy b.First Day on the Ranch c.A Nice Encounter With the Boss's Son d.Meeting the Boss's Wife 2. What does the motif of boxes/squares symbolize? a.Life isn't pointless b.Life is recurrent and ordinary c.Life is simple and plain d.Life is steady and stable

1: (Anamika Seth) 1. What does the jargon "That means we'll be bucking grain bags, bustin' a gut." (Steinbeck, 8) actually mean

a.Means that as soon as they show up at the ranch they will be put to work to show the boss they are worth keeping around even after the machines arrive. b.Means that machines are taking their jobs and they don't have to work so hard. c.Means that machines and technology are about to take over jobs and they have to work hard. d.Shows that George and Lennie have to work hard when they reach the camp, and is why George doesn't want to reach the ranch yet.

1: (Anamika Seth) 1. What does the jargon "That means we'll be bucking grain bags, bustin' a gut." (Steinbeck, 8) actually mean

a.Means that as soon as they show up at the ranch they will be put to work to show the boss they are worth keeping around even after the machines arrive. b.Means that machines are taking their jobs and they don't have to work so hard. c.Means that machines and technology are about to take over jobs and they have to work hard. d.Shows that George and Lennie have to work hard when they reach the camp, and is why George doesn't want to reach the ranch yet. 2. Which hyperbole bests describes George's frustration with Lennie? (Use text evidence) a."'Blubberin' like a baby!'" b."...Lennie's face was drawn with terror." c."'Red and blue and green rabbits, Lennie. Millions of 'em.'" d."'You'd drink out of the gutter if you was thirsty'"

1- JH 1.Which best describes George and Lennie's relationship

a.Mutual relationship between equals b.Enemies that come together for a common cause c.Two men who are forced together by common necessity d.Long time friends on a mission 2.Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? a."Lennie, who had been watching, imitated George exactly. He pushed himself back, drew up his knees, embraced them, looked over to George to see whether he had it just right. He pulled his hat down a little more over his eyes, the way George's hat was." b."With us it ain't like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don't have to sit in no bar room blowin' in our jack jus' because we got no place else to go. If them other guys gets in jail they can rot for all anybody gives a damn. But not us." c."If you don' want me I can g off in the hills an' find a cave. I can go away any time." d."They had walked in single file down the path, and even in the open one stayed behind the other."

5 1. All of the literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5

a.Personification b.Simile c.Onomatopoeia d.Anaphora 2. What is the most obvious juxtaposition in the beginning of chapter 5? a."From the outside came the clang of horseshoes... But in the barn it was quiet..." (84) b."'Why did you get killed? You ain't so little as mice." (85) c."Lennie sat in the hay beside a packing case under a manger in the end of the barn that had not been filled with hay." (84-85) d."At the sides of the feeding racks were visible, and between the slats the heads of horses could be seen." (84)

3 1.If chapter 3 had title, what would it be

a.The Friendly Giant b.The New Pup c.Learning about Lennie d.Out With The Old 2. George's description of Lennie indicates that he a.is fed up with Lennie's childish ways b.is defensive over Lennie c.is dependent on Lennie for his sanity d.thinks Lennie is a very trustworthy person

2 23. What does the triangle in chapter 2 symbolize

a.The dream shared by the threesome made up by George, Lennie, and Candy. b.A calling to a common goal of the entire ranch staff. c.Lennie's quiet but conspicuous personality. d.The gradual growth and abrupt ending of Lennie's and George's dream of owning a farm. 24. What is the significance of the pups being killed in relation to the exigence? a.it shows that people can do cruel things. b.it represents the belief during the Great Depression that only the strong should survive. c.it is foreshadowing for Lennie's death later. d.it was a metaphor for how people would kill each other for small gain in economic stress.

2: (Grace Speaks) 11. When does Candy "rub his whiskers"

a.When he is anxious or nervous b.when he is thinking carefully about his words c.when he is lying d.when he is self conscious about his lack of a hand 12. Lennie's full name is an example of a.Juxtaposition b.oxymoron c.metaphor d. irony

1 1. Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"

a.he looks like a horse b.to foreshadow what is to come when George and Lennie have their own farm c. he is powerful, but has below-average intelligence d. to show that Lennie is very gentle 2. How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? a.Lennie killing the mouse foreshadows death b.The animal imagery foreshadows them adopting a horse c.Descriptive imagery of the pond foreshadows them staying there permanently d.Talking about their dream foreshadows them sleeping a lot

5: (Grace Speaks) 11. The word " Pitchers " in dialect actually means a.a person who throws a ball b.The person who puts shoes on a horse c.a picture of someone or something d.a container that holds liquid ketchup 12. It can be inferred by the description of how George handled the situation of Curley's wife's death, that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

a.loyalty and protection b.anger and affection c.protection and sympathy d.loneliness and frustration

1-SC 23. The words "morosely", "darkness", and "ashamedly" create a tone of... a.fear b.pleasure c.loneliness d.anger 24. What is the significance of the word "hopelessly" in chapter 1

a.to emphasize George's exasperated tone when speaking to Lennie b.to show that Lennie and George have given up hope c.to create a positive tone d.to emphasize that George and Lennie are enemies

6 1. What is the significance of the opening of chapter 6

a.to give a description of what it was like on the ranch b.to create imagery of the stream where Lennie was waiting c.to foreshadow what the farm will be like when Lennie and George get enough money d.to create a flashback to when the boys first went to the farm 2. The image of "A water snake gliding smoothly up the pool," creates a mood of a.nostalgia b.calamity c.terror d.peace

4-SC 23. What is the significance of the word choice "made me forget"

a.to show Crooks forgot his glasses in the stable b.to emphasize how Crooks forgot he was segregated c. to create a whimsical tone d.to show that Crooks forgot about his back pain 24. What is the significance of the very last paragraph of chapter 4? a.shows how Crooks can't escape the never ending cycle of segregation b.emphasizes Crooks's back pain c.to distract from George and Lennie d.to add humor

4: 3. Crook's reaction to Lennie's presence at first is: A.welcoming B.overly friendly C.condescending D.disapproving "Think I'm gonna stay in that two-by-four house and listen how Curley's gonna lead with his left twict, and then bring in the ol' right cross

" 4. The diction in the passage above is best described as: A.subdued B.picturesque C.colloquial D.overstated Ch. 1 (SL 3): 1.Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"? a.to show how oddly Lennie drinks water b.to describe how big Lennie is c.to display how thirsty Lennie was d.to illustrate Lennie's physical characteristics 2.How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? a.Lennie saying he'd go find a cave to live so George wouldn't have to worry about him twice foreshadows that Lennie will actually end up doing that b.Lennie forgetting things like what he did and where they're going foreshadows that Lennie will forget something that ultimately loses them their jobs c.George saying "If it [ketchup] was here, you could have some" and Lennie replying that he'd leave it all for George foreshadows that they will get something luxurious and Lennie will offer all of his to George d.George telling Lennie to hide in the brush if he gets in trouble, foreshadowing that Lennie will get in trouble again Ch. 2 (TK 3): 1. What does the motif of boxes/squares symbolize? a.Loneliness and companionship b.Lack of proper furniture during the Great Depression c.Lennie's physical strength d.George and Lennie's dream Ch. 3(RG 3): 1.If chapter 3 had a title, which would be the most fitting? a.A Dream Forming b.Lennie's Puppies c.Reaching Dreams and Crushing Reality d.Curly's Crushed Dreams 2.George's description of Lennie indicates that he is a.uneducated and undervalued b.mentally challenged but physically strong c.mentally insane but physically strong d.mentally weak and suggestible Ch. 4 (SL 3): 1.The imagery used in the onset of chapter 4 creates a mood of... a.coziness b.dreariness c.whimsicalness d.craziness 2.What is the significance of Crooks owning books? a.it suggests that Crooks is richer than other blacks b.it shows that Crooks doesn't like to go anywhere else so he stays in his room and reads his books c.it shows that even though Crooks isn't schooled, he strives to become educated himself d.it indicates that the boss favors Crooks over other slaves or servants because he gives Crooks things other blacks probably wouldn't ever have Ch. 5 (TK 3): 1.All of the literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5? a.Imagery b.Simile c.Polysyndeton d.Anaphora 2. What is the most obvious juxtaposition in the beginning of chapter 5? a.Lennie and the puppy b.Outside and the barn c.Curley's wife and the puppy d.George and the rabbits Ch. 6 (RG 3): 1.What is the significance of the opening of chapter 6? a.it sets up the scene b.It foreshadows what happens to Lennie c.They symbolize the brutality of Lennie's death d.nothing, who cares about water snakes and herons? 2.The image of "As quickly as it had come, the wind died, and the clearing was quiet again," creates a mood of a.foreboding b.silence c.fear d.foreshadowing

3 (DG 3rd) 17. The idiom "yella as a frog belly" really means... a.Nauseous b.Two-faced c.Terrified d.dangerous 18. Whit uses the phrase "ain't she a looloo

". This is an example of which new trope? a.juxtaposition b.colloquialism c.hypophora d.litote

5 Why is Lennie so scared when dealing with Curley's wife

(AI) A.) He thinks she is pretty B.) He is afraid of what Curley will do if he sees him with her C.) He was told by George to stay away from her because all she causes is trouble D.) He thinks he will be judged by her for killing the dog What textual evidence supports your answer? (AI) A.) "If George sees me talkin' to you he'll give me hell." " Well, George says you'll get us into a mess" B.) "Why do you got to be killed? You ain't so little as mice>" C.) "In a panic he shoveled hay over the dead puppy with his fingers. He looked sullenly up at her." D.) "He's scared Curley will get mad."

3: 5. If chapter 3 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

(Daniel Kulick) A. A power struggle B. Happiness in Ignorance C. The relationship between strong and weak D. Survival of the fittest 6.Which type of imagery is most prevalent in

1: 19. Why does Steinbeck use the anaphora "I could live...I could go...I could take..."

(JM-1) a) To contrast George's view on life now with his view on life before he left Weed b) To describe George's inner conflict in taking care of Lennie c) To develop the setting d) To reveal how George grew up

4: 20. It can be inferred by Crooks' description of other farm workers chasing their dream to own land that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

(JM-1) a) creativity b) optimism c) rationality d) a sense of humor

5 5. Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

(Jacob Hernandez) A.Adjective B.Verb C.Noun D.Adverb 6. Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? (Jacob Hernandez) A." 'Why do you got to get killed? You ain't so little as mice.' He picked up the pup and hurled it from him." B."And lennie said softly to the puppy, 'Why do you got to get killed?' " C." 'Now I won't get to tend the rabbits. Now he won't let me.' He rocked himself back and forth in his sorrow."

4 Rhea Pomerantz (1) 15. Curley's wife uses the term "swell" as ________ to describe her husband. (Page 78) a. Hyperbole b. Onomatopoeia c. Irony d. Sarcasm 16. The word "Sullenness" most closely means

(Page 78) a. Excite the curiosity or attention b. Showing silent resentment c. Showing pity d. To be or act shy

1: Holly Streber 1st 12. Which hyperbole bests describes George's frustration with Lennie

(Use text evidence) a."You'd drink out of a gutter if you was thirsty." (Page 3) b."I wisht I could put you in a cage with a about a million mice an' let you have fun." (Page 11) c."Jesus Christ, somebody'd shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself." (Page 13) d." Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world." (Page 13)

1: Spoorthi Kamepalli 5. What does the word "recumbent" mean in the context of the passage

(look for a word students should have looked up if they didn't know it) A. drooping B. supple C. narrow D. sturdy 6. What does "ketchup" symbolize in chapter 1? A. a luxury B. farm work C. a dream D. cameraderie

1: 5. What does the word "wheeled" mean in the context of the passage

(look for a word students should have looked up if they didn't know it) (Katie GIllespey) A)Moving B)Turned quickly C)Has wheels D)Became emotional 6. If chapter 4 is a metaphor for something, it is probably... (Katie Gillespey) A)Obeying house rules B)Making friends with someone C)Segregation D)Disregarding orders

3 Lilly Nguyen (1) 5. In the paragraph beginning with "George said wonderingly...(60)" the author employees all except A.polysyndeton B.epistrophe C. anaphora D. hypophora E. colloquialism 16. The abstract noun "silence" is personified repeatedly for what effect

(page 48-49) A.To contribute to the overall depressing theme of the book. B.To emphasize the discomfort and tension in the room. C.To show that talking during awkward times was discouraged in that time period. D.To make sure the reader understood how quiet the room was. E. The abstract noun "silence" is not personified.

1 KB per. 5 19. Why does Steinbeck use the anaphora "They...They...They..."

(pg.13) A. To show George's personality B. To show similarities amongst all ranch workers C. To make the reader feel stuck, just like the workers D. To highlight the emptiness and loneliness of ranch workers 20. What's the irony of the word "triumphantly" used in

5: -LB 19. Why is Lenny so scared when dealing with Curley's wife

1.He's afraid of Curley 2.George told him not to talk to her 3.He doesn't want her to find the dead puppy 4.George said he isn't allowed to tend the rabbits if he talks to her 20. What textural evidence supports your answer? 1.Page 86, line 21(He's....mad.) 2.Page 86, line 14-15("George....nothing.") 3.Page 86, line 11-12(In....fingers.) 4.Page 86, line 18-19("Says....anything.")

2: 19. What does the term "handy" most nearly mean

1.Useful 2.Skilled 3.Available 4.Fit 20. Flies are compared with what at least twice? 1.Planes 2.Shooting stars 3.Sparks 4.Bullets

3: Jordan Daniels 5. If chapter 3 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

A. George and Lennie's struggle to find work together. B. Lennie's life as he struggles with mental illness. C. George's struggle as he decides what to do when Lennie gets into serious trouble later in the book. D. The peculiarity of Lennie and George sticking together throughout their many jobs 6. Which type of imagery is most prevalent in the beginning of chapter 3? A. Auditory B. Visual C. Gustatory D. Tactile

5 23) The contrast of the pups death and mice death create the effect of A) Demonstrating the physical strength Lennie possessed B) Illustrating a major theme that forms of happiness, and comfort, often result in suffering, or not meeting standards C) Comparing the characters, Lennie and George, of which the mice and pups symbolize D) Demonstrating Lennie's passion for animals, and hope for a farm 24) What is ironic about the state of Curley's wife post-mortem

A) In the time Curley's wife was alive she was described as worn, and tormented, but now that she is dead she is free, and alive B) In the moments before she was killed, her conversation with Lennie was light-hearted and genuine C) Curley's wife is now dead, and remains without a name to the readers D) She never got to wed with Curley, which she had been dreaming about, and whom she loved

3 (39 - 65) (Spencer S.) 11. In this chapter Slim is characterized as A. Timid B. Commanding C. Unimportant D. Suspicious 12. What text evidence supports #11

A. "Slim looked up questioningly. 'What do you want me to read that for?'" (Page 46) B. "Slim said, 'Carlson, you get the candy wagon hitched up'" (Page 61) C. "'Funny how you [George] an' him [Lennie] string together.' It was Slim's calm invitation to confidence." (Page 39) D. "Candy looked helplessly at him [Slim], for Slim's opinions were law." (Page 45)

6 Rachel Williams (3) 15. Which is NOT an example of foreshadowing the ending

A. A heron eating a little snake B. Carlson killing Candy's old dog C. What happened in Weed D. Lennie's image of his Aunt Clara 16. Carlson's last line indicates.. A. that Carlson didn't see George kill Lennie B. Carlson's callous and naive nature C. that Carlson cares about what is upsetting George and Slim D. Carlson's tendency to want to help others

4 had a title, what would be the most fitting

A. Bitter World, Sweet Dreams B. Perpetual Desolation C. The Necessity of Companionship D. Even the Bad People Need Friends 20. It can be inferred by the description of Crooks' book collection that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker? A. Intellect B. Determination C. Respectfulness D. Reminiscence

2. 9. The idiom "Bum Steer" most nearly means... A. False Directions B. To be kicked out C. Lennie can't walk well D. The bus driver had health problems E. George owns many horses 10. If chapter 2 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

A. Everybody has a common dream or goal in life B. Some people never change C. Don't trust the new guy D. You can't deceive your true friends E. Ranch life is hard 9. What might be Curley's wife's ulterior motive in meeting with Lennie? A. She wants Lennie to run away with her B. She wants Lennie to beat up Curley again C. She wants someone to talk to D. She wants Lennie to give her his puppy E. She wants to practice to be on Broadway 10. Support your answer to the previous question with textual evidence. A. "Well Curley got his arm in a sling and if he get mad you can break his other han' " B."Why can't I talk to you? I never get to talk to nobody. I get awful lonely" C."A show came through town and I met one of them actors they said I coulda been in the show" D. Story Shaw period 5

1: 15. How is Lennie like a child

A. He is not like a child B. He still lives with his parents C. He submits to George as if he's his parent D. He is still in school 16. Which evidence best supports your answer to the previous question? A. "Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little slashes;" B. "Slowly like a terrier who doesn't want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again. George snapped his fingers and at the sound Lennie laid the mouse in his hand." C. Both pieces of evidence supports your answer D. He is not like a child Scott Winterton

1 (Scott Winterton) 15. How is Lennie like a child

A. He is not like a child B. He still lives with his parents C. He submits to George as if he's his parent D. He is still in school 16. Which evidence best supports your answer to the previous question? A. "Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little slashes;" B. "Slowly like a terror who doesn't want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again. George snapped his fingers and at the sound Lennie laid the mouse in his hand." C. Both pieces of evidence supports your answer D. He is not like a child

3 (AM 3) 7. What is the significance of Slim's repetition of "it was nothing"

A. It helps to characterize Slim as laid back. B. It helps to set the tone of the passage as collected after a previous passage ended on a panicked note. C. It emphasizes the insignificance of a past event. D. It attests to how Slim is more passive in his responses to George. 8.What is the significance of the word "stopped" in the middle of the card game? A. The pause illustrates the degree of importance this memory holds for George. B. The nature in which George stops the game reveals that he is reluctant to continue the story. C. The abrupt pause leaves the reader to question what happened that was so terrible. D. All of these responses are correct.

4 Questions 17 and 18 17. What is the significance of Crooks' reaction to Curley's wife's tirade

A. It showed he was more scared of Curley's wife than of Curley. B. It shows how Curley's wife does not bother Crooks, because he knows how to block her out. C. It shows that Crooks is used to Curley's wife yelling at him. D. His reaction showed that there was truth in what she was saying. 18. Which evidence best supports the previous answer? A. "Well, you k-eep your place then. I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain't even funny," (Steinbeck 81). B."Crooks stared hopelessly at her," (Steinbeck 80). C. "Tell an' be damned," she cried," (Steinbeck 80). D. "Old Candy was watching her, fascinated," (Steinbeck 81). Isabella Roberts 8th

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A. Lennie remembered what he had been trying to recall B. Lennie was happy, while George was still angry at him for forgetting everything C. To Lennie, it was considered a win to remember their loss in Weed D. They are still stuck in the same place, even though Lennie remembered what happened, so there was really no "triumph" 20. Why is Curley's wife's name not given? A.She was a pretty lady but had ill intentions and therefore she did not deserve the honor of being given a name since she was symbolic of greed and manipulation B.Steinbeck got tired of having to write multiple names of characters C.She was symbolic of an unattainable mistress to Lennie as he would never be able to uncaptivated by her power and manipulation and therefore her name could not be given D.Curley's wife is symbolic of women in the 1930s who were only portrayed as objects and therefore could not be named since their status was lower; she was Curley's possession

1 (AS 3) 7. The diction in the passage "Every part of him was defined: small, slender arms, a thin and bony nose." is best described as A. Blunt B. Damaged C. Fragile D. Strong-willed 8. Which of the following is NOT a primary contrast in chapter 1

A. Physical descriptions of Lennie and George B. The banks of the lagoon and the sandy shores C. Peace of the natural area and the rampant human interactions D. George's intention versus his action regarding the mice

5 9. What might be Curley's wife's ulterior motive in meeting with Lennie

A. She was lonely B. To pet the puppies C. There was none, she just stumbled upon him D. To seduce him while they're alone 10. Support your answer to the previous question with textual evidence. A "'I get lonely,' she said.'You can talk to people, but I can't talk to nobody but Curley.'" B. "She asked, "What makes you so nuts about rabbits?" C. "Her face was made up and the little sausage curls were all in place. She was quite near to him before Lennie looked up and saw he." D. "She moved closer to him and she spoke soothingly... 'They got four dollars get in that tenement. None of them ain't gonna leave till it's over.'" Meredith 3- chapter 6 9. The author interrupts the dialogue in

3 9. The word "rabbits" is used as a verb instead of a noun. How is this significant

A. Symbolizes what rabbits mean to Lennie B. Enhances the imagery of the woman Lennie scared through diction C. Shows how Georgie cares for Lennie D. Uses irony in order to create a humorous effect 10. The jargon "hoosegow" actually means- A. Prison B. Church C. Ranch D. Person of low intellect Bradford 3- chapter 4 9. What is the significance of the final chapter of chapter 4? A.It shows that he is permanently wounded and no amount of healing can erase the segregation that he has faced. B.To show his back pain. C.It exemplifies the pain he is enduring, but he still carries on D.There is no significance Mackenzie 3-

4(JL) p1 7. Crooks repeats "S'pose..." when talking to Lennie for what effect

A. To make Lennie see the tough situation Crooks lives in B. To get Lennie to engage in his questions C. To make Lennie angry D. To distract Lennie from thinking about rabbits 8. "Crook's face [lighting] with pleasure in [Lennie's] torture" suggests that Crooks: A. Doesn't like Lennie's stupidity B. Doesn't care about Lennie's feelings C. Enjoys talking with Lennie D. Enjoys watching Lennie worry about George

5 Vanessa Recinos (1) 15. How does Steinbeck portray Curley's wife in this chapter

A. Vulnerable and alienated B. Loud and talkative C. Playful and manipulative D. Like a regular person 16. What text evidence supports your previous answer? A. "And because she had confided in him, she moved closer to Lennie and sat beside him. (p. 89) B. "Curley's wife said angrily, "don't you think of nothing but rabbits?" (p. 89) C." Please don't do that. George'll be mad." (p. 91) D. "I get lonely," she said. You can talk to people, but I can't talk to nobody but Curley." (p. 87)

2 (Elijah K, p1) In the paragraph beginning with "A tall man stood in the doorway," the author employs all except...

A. hyperbole B. metaphor and simile C. motif D. imagery

5 (Elijah K, p1) The diction in the passage "The sound of the men grew fainter. The barn was darkening gradually and, in their stalls, the horses shifted their feet and rattles the halter chains. Old Candy lay down in the hay and covered his eyes with his arm. (98)" is best described as....

A. subdued; dreamy B. somber; solemn C. depressed; pretentious D. pedantic; cynical Which syntactical device most applies the way the barn is described? A. asyndeton B. polysyndeton C. imagery D. parallelism

6 (AM, 3) 7. The adverb "woodenly" is used for what effect

A. to imply that George's comment towards lennie is not sincere. B. to acknowledge George's lack of emotion when he speaks to Lennie. C. to contrast with George's anger towards Lennie. D. to create an atmosphere that captures George's thought and reflection. 8. Why does George choose not to give Lennie hell? A. Because he secretly feels sympathetic for him. B. Because he wants Lennie to know that he values his companionship. C. Because he feels he has been too hard on Lennie in the past and wants to change his ways. D. Because he chooses to show indifference towards Lennie as he cannot forgive him for what he has done. Mackenzie 3 - chapter 2 9. The idiom "He sure was burned wh en you wasn't here this morning." most nearly means... A. Excited B. Angry C. Sad D. Set on fire Meredith 3-

3 - Sadie E. (4th) 11. In this chapter, Slim is characterized as... A.concerned and compassionate B.wise and understanding C.empathetic and compassionate D.both B and C 12. What text evidence supports this answer

A."'Funny how you an' him string along together.' It was Slim's invitation to confidence." B."Slim neither encouraged nor discouraged him." C."George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, Godlike eyes fastened on him." D."'What'd he do in Weed?' Slim asked calmly."

6 (Hannah Davidson) 1. Which is NOT an example of foreshadowing the ending

A."Lennie got up on his knees.... , 'No'" (Pg 103) B."Now lennie retorted belligerently, 'He ain't neither... He ain't gonna be mean'" (Pg 102) C."' I'll go right off in the hills an' find a cave if you don' want me.'" (Pg 104) D."' He's gonna beat hell outta you with a stick, tha's what he's gonna do.'" (Pg 102) 2. Carlson's last line indicates.. A.He doesn't feel remorse for Lennie's death B.He thinks they're hungry C.He believes that they're plotting something D.He misses Lennie a.

3 13. Which line is foreshadowing the end of the book

A."She's gonna make a mess. They's gonna be a bad mess about her. She's a jail bait all set on the trigger...." B." 'I don't want no fights,' said Lennie. And he got up from his bunk and sat down.." C." 'Well it's ten acres' said George. 'Got a little win'mill. Got a little shack on it, an' a chicken run..." D." 'We could live off the fatta the lan'' " 14. The diction in the passage "He slashed at Lennie with his left, and then smashed down his nose with a right. Lennie gave a cry of terror" is best described as: A.Daunting and violent B.Dark and gloomy C.Resentful and cross D.Heartbreaking and morbid (Brittany Whiting)

1 - Teresa R. (4th) 12. What hyperbole best describes George's frustration with Lennie

A."You'd drink out of a gutter if you was thirsty" B."That means we'll be bucking grain bags, bustin' a gut." C."You gonna give me that mouse or do I have to sock you?" D."I wisht I could put you in a cage with about a million mice and let you have fun."

4 - Teresa R. (4th) 12. What hyperbole best describes George's frustration with Lennie

A."You'd drink out of a gutter if you was thirsty" B."That means we'll be bucking grain bags, bustin' a gut." C."You gonna give me that mouse or do I have to sock you?" D."I wisht I could put you in a cage with about a million mice and let you have fun." 11. Crooks use of the word "swell" is an example of.. A.Sarcasm B.Irony C.Parallel Structure D.Metaphor 12. Crooks initial attitude of "the dream" is one of.. A.Longing B.Doubt C.Excitement D.Anger

3 (Clara Petit 8th) 7. What is the significance of Slim's repetition of "a nice fella"

A.He doesn't want to use other words B.He wants to give more "power" to what he is saying C.He is being sarcastic D.He is hinting something towards George 8. What is the significance of the word "stopped" in the middle of the card game? (Clara Petit 8th) A.Unpredicted events can stop what you are doing. B.The game was over. C.Lennie lost the card game, so everyone stopped. D.Curley's Wife started playing, which was against the rules.

5 1. All of the literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5

A.Imagery B.Polysyndeton C.Onomatopoeia D.Oxymoron

5 (Jesse Woche) 15. How does Steinbeck portray Curley's wife in this chapter

A.A destructive tease for Lennie to be tempted by B.Vulnerable, someone who had great potential before marrying Curley C.Hopeless D.Egotistical, consumed with her own self-image E.Content 16. What text evidence best supports your previous answer? A."Well, a show come through, an' I met one of the actors. He says I could go with that show. But my ol' lady wouldn' let me. She says because I was on'y fifteen. But the guy says I coulda. If I'd went, I wouldn't be livin' like this, you bet" (96). B."Well, I ain't told this to nobody before. Maybe I ought'n too. I don' like Curley. He ain't a nice fella" (97). C."All the guys got a horseshoe tenement goin' on. It's on'y about four o' clock. None of them guys is goin' to leave that tenement. Why can't I talk to you? I never get to talk to nobody. I get awful lonely" (94). D."Coulda been in the movies, an' had nice clothes- all them nice clothes like they wear. An' I coulda sat in them big hotels, an' had pitchers took of me" (97). E."She took Lennie's hand and put it on her head. "Feel right aroun' there an' see how soft it is"" (99).

6: 9). The author interrupts the dialogue in chapter 6 with... a.a hyperbole b.another character's dialogue, though they aren't physically there, it's almost like a vision or spirit in Lennie's head. c.a oxymoron d. personification of the wind in the valley that Lennie escaped to. 10). The word " Woodenly" most nearly means ... a.consisting of wood b.ragged c.stiffly d.violently (Cayden Present) Ch.1: 9. What does the "path" in chapter 1 symbolize

A.A place for comfort and protection. B.A wooded trail. C.The individual's "path" through life. D.A window to nature. 10. The imagery of "On the sand banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones. And then from the direction of the state highway came the sound of footsteps on crisp sycamore leaves." creates a _______ mood A.speculative B.blithe C.acerbic D.serene Ch.4 9.The repetition of "S'pose" is supposed to have what impact on the reader A.Creates a feeling of elation in the reader B.Builds a desolate tone within the writing C.Injects a nostalgic feeling in the reader D.Invokes a feeling of reverence within the reader 10. In the paragraph beginning with "Everybody went into town" the author implies that the workers ____ while Lennie ____? A.The men enjoy the company of the women, while lennie enjoys butterflies B.The workers like to socialize while lennie rather pet the puppies C.Lennie likes to drink in town while the other workers play rummie. D.Lennie does not like to spend time with George, and the workers enjoy being alone.

5: 5)Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

A.Adverb B. Adjective C.Noun D.pronoun

5 19. Why is Lennie so scared when dealing with Curley's wife

A.Because he thinks she's going to hurt him B.Because she's going to take his puppy away C.Because George told him never to talk with her D.Because she's being mean to him 20. What textual evidence supports your answer? A."In a panic he shoveled hay over the puppy with his fingers. He looked sullenly up at her." B."Well, he said if I done anymore bad things he ain't gunna let me tend the rabbits now." C."you're nuts," she said. D.Curley's wife said angrily, "Don't you think of nothing but rabbits?"

6 - David Smoot, Morris 5th The rabbit's tone is created through these two things. A.repeatedly and profanely insulting Lennie, while the reader knows the rabbit is but a figment of Lennie's panicked imagination. B.Its ruthless logical arguments and past examples C.Polysyndeton and metaphor D.Alliteration and dialect What is the rabbit's tone

A.Forthright B.Sanguineous C.Derisive D.Contemplative

6 - Sadie E. (4th) 11. The mood of chapter 6 is established through... A.the author's use of slow moving syntax. B.the author's use of tense diction. C.the use of details that mirrored those in chapter 1. D.Both A and B. 12. What's the significance of "hadda"

A.It contributes to the calm consoling diction. B.it creates a realistic scene. C.it shows Slim's compassion through colloquial language. D.Both A and C.."

6 13. What's the significance of the line "A silent head and beak lanced down and plucked it out by the head, and he beak swallowed the little snake while it's tail waved frantically."

A.It was imagery and a bit of foreshadowing about what was going to happen B.It was a metaphor of the nature v. nurture C.Selection of detail D.Simile of the bird and the snake.

5: Daniel Martinez 1st 11. The word "tenement" in dialect actually means... A. Apartment B. House C.Tournament D. Slum Ch 1- Max Bowman 1st 9. What does the "path" in chapter 1 symbolize

A.Lennie's fate B.A fate of death C.A place for a new beginning D.A well trodden fate 10. The imagery of the clearing creates a mood of... A.Malevolence B.Foreshadowing C.Danger D.Paradise A. Ch 3- Natiel Gomez 1st 9. The word "rabbits" is used as a verb instead of a noun. How is this significant? A. By using the word "rabbits" as a verb the author creates imagery that makes the reader think the character looks like a rabbit. B. By using the word "rabbits" as a verb the author incorporates the concept of running away. C. By using the word "rabbits" as a verb the author makes the reader think the woman jumped. D. By using the word "rabbits" as a verb the author incorporates the idea of breeding excessively. 10. The jargon "the swamper" actually means... A.an assistant worker. B.an inhabitant of a swampy region. C.a person who floods crops with water. D.a person who clears mud. Ch 4- Max Bowman 1st 9. The repetition of a concerned Lennie asking about George Is supposed to have what impact on the end of the story A.Shows how powerful their bond is making their fate all the more tragic B.Showing how angry Lennie can get to create the parallel between shooting a rabid dog. C.Show how everyone forgave Lennie for his actions at the end of the tale D.To present curley's wife as a temptress Ch 5- Noel Nekurman 1st 10. What rhetorical device did Steinbeck incorporate in the passage below? "The afternoon sun sliced in through the cracks of the barn walls and lay in bright lines on the hay. There was the buzz of flies in the air, the lazy afternoon humming." A.Juxtaposition B.Imagery C.Polysyndeton D.Oxymoron Ch 6- Natiel Gomez 1st 9. The author interrupts the dialogue in chapter six with A.other people entering the scene. B.imagery of the clearing. C.noises D.lightning.

3 (Austin R, p1) Which phrase best characterizes Slim

A.Neutral and sensible B.Quiet and meek C.Upstart and hotheaded D.Introspective and aloof Which text evidence supports that answer? A."Slim sat in silence for a moment." (page 42) B."Slim had not moved. His calm eyes followed Lennie out the door." (page 43) C."Slim neither encouraged nor discouraged him. He just sat back quiet and receptive." (page 39) D."Candy look a long time at Slim to try to find some reversal. And Slime gave him none." (page 47)

2 (Carly V.) 13. Curley's wife parading into the bunkhouse with a flirty tone and an intention other than looking for Curley is an example of foreshadowing what events to come

A.She's going to bring trouble in the future due to the fact that she displays herself in ways that a married woman shouldn't. B.She knows why George and Lennie got kicked out of their old job. C.She is going to upset Curley later on in the book due to her frisky behavior. D.She will hurt George and upset Lennie in the future. 14. The jargon "jerk-line skinner" means: A.a barrel for holding nails. B.a mule driver. C.the main driver of a mule team, who handles the reins. D.a hay fork used for lifting hay.

1 Questions 17 and 18: 17. What would be the most fitting title of chapter 1 if it had one

A.The Riverbed B.The Two Men C.A Hard Life D.Rabbits 18. It can be inferred by the description of George and Lennie's friendship that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker A. Intelligent B. Creative C. Loyal D. Polite Story Shaw period 5

5(NP)p1 5. Lennie's frustration with the dead pup is balanced with which outside imagery

A.The clang of horseshoes B.Whispers C.Rush of water D.Snorts of horses 6. In the paragraph beginning with "'Aw, nuts!' she said."(88) the author employees all except A.Simile B.Personification C.Hypophora D.Hyperbole

3 - David Smoot, Morris 5th If chapter 3 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

A.The suffering of animals B.The First World War C.Happiness D.Dreams being ruined Which type of imagery is most prevalent in the beginning of chapter 3? A.Light and Dark imagery B.Only light imagery C.Imagery of green things and plant life D.Imagery of animals

4: ML 7) Crooks repeats "S'pose you didn't have..." for what effect

A.To reveal the importance of George and Lennie's brotherhood. B.To make Lennie understand how it feels to be black. C.To point out that lennie has a lot to be thankful for. D.To demonstrate how little objects don't matter compared to being lonely. ML 8) "Crooks' face [lighting] with pleasure in [Lennie's] torture" suggests that Crooks... A.Is enjoying Lennie's pain. B.Doesn't want Lennie to have a brother-like friend like George. C.Enjoys having the power to incite anger in a white man. D.Thinks messing with Lennie is funny.

5: Bethany Dollar 5. Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

A.Verb B.Adjective C.Noun D.Conjunction 6. Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? (use at least three examples) A."He scooped-made" (85) B."Suddenly-mice"(85) C."Lennie sat-of him" (85) D."He unburied it-tail" (85)

2 - Amy L. (4th) 11. When does Candy "rub his whiskers"

A.When he feels like it. B.Candy doesn't have whiskers. C.When speaking about his dog. D.When speaking about an uncomfortable topic. 12. Lennie's full name (p. 35) is an example of A.Jargon B.Symbolism C.Irony D.Both B and C

1: 3. In which on the following best represent Lennie and George's relationship

A.a mutual brothership B.enemies C.Lennie is weighed down by George D.barely familiar with each other 4. Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? A."Give it here!" Lennie closed hand slowly obeyed. George took the mouse and threw it across the pool to the other side among the brush." B. "George exploded. 'Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God a'mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy." C. "[George's] voice became deeper. He repeated his words rhythmically as though he had said them many times before." D. "Lennie stopped chewing and swallowed. His face was concentrated."

1 (Hannah P, p1) Which best describes George and Lennie's relationship

A.father and son B.enemies forced to travel together for work C.brothers D.strangers Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? A."Lennie, who had been watching, imitated George exactly." (4) B."'I could get along so easy and so nice if I didn't have you on my tail.' (George speaking)" (7) C."Lennie knelt and looked over the fire at the angry George. And Lennie's face was drawn with terror." (11) D."I want you to stay with me, Lennie. Jesus Christ, somebody'd shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself. No, you stay with me." (13)

6 (Austin R, p1) What is the purpose of including Lennie's vision of Aunt Clara

A.it provides exposition for a new character B.creates a flashback to Lennie's childhood C.establishes a familial relationship between two characters D.offers insight to Lennie's thought process and inner feelings What is significant about how the giant rabbit speaks to Lennie? A.all other animals in the novel have been nonverbal B.it shows how on a subconscious level, even Lennie is condescending to himself C.summarizes the main critiques for Lennie presented throughout the novel D.symbolizes how Lennie is similar to a rabbit Josh StellingCharles Stevens Ch.1 Questions 1.Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"? a.To better show his lack of intelligence b.To make him look like a child c.To provide the reader with background information on the animals that he has killed d.To emphasize his inferiority to George 2.How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? a.By Lennie retrieving the mouse George threw b.By Lennie threatening to run away c.By George telling Lennie to hide in the valley if things went wrong d.By George's anger at Lennie for holding him back Ch.3 Questions 1.George's description of Lennie indicates that he (George) is... a.Susceptible to loneliness b.Happy c.Smart d.Jealous of Lennie's strength Ch.4 Questions 1.What is the significance of Crooks owning "...a number of personal possessions"? a.Emphasizes his opportunities despite his being black b.Shows the brutality of the boss c.Highlights his loneliness d.Shows how private he is Ch.5 Questions 1.All of the literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5? a.Simile b.Personification c.Asyndeton d.Polysyndeton 2.What is the most obvious juxtaposition in the beginning of

4 (Hannah P, p1) Crook's reaction to Lennie's presence is that of... A.happiness; he invites Lennie into his room immediately B.annoyance; Crooks dislikes Lennie's presence and demands to know why he is there C.sadness; Crooks is upset and asks Lennie to leave D.Crooks doesn't notice Lennie's presence The diction in the passage "Has two brothers. They was always near me... white chickens they was. (73) " is best described as...

A.nostalgic; wistful B.joyful; lighthearted C.enraged; irritated D.jealousy; envy

3 Jackson 15.) In the paragraph beginning with " 'Course he ain't mean..." the author employees all except A.George cares about Lennie B.Lennie can't live on his own C.Something bad happened in weed D.George is going to kill Lennie (correct) 16) The abstract noun "dumb" is personified repeatedly for what effect

A.to describe Slim B.to describe george C.to describe Lennie (correct) D.to describe Curley

3 (Hannah Davidson) 1. In the paragraph beginning with " 'He's a nice fella'... " the author employees all except A.Repetition B.Colloquialism C.Anaphora D.None of the above, they're all used 2. The abstract noun "silence" is personified repeatedly for what effect

A.to exaggerate the card games B.to draw out the depressed tension of the card game C.to make the pup's death even more emotional D.to draw out the tension of the killing of the dog

3(AL) 9. Curly's Wife is Characterized as a(n) _______ by the men working at the ranch. A.Upstanding woman of high social class B.Kind and quiet woman C.Promiscuous and out of control woman D.Generic and underwhelming woman 10. During the altercation between Lennie and Curley, the simile "flopping like a fish" is used for what effect

A.to show Curley's helplessness in the fight he created B.to show Curley's arrogance C.to show Lennie's lack of self-defense D.to give the impression that Lennie was intentionally hurting Curley

6(AL)p1 11. What is the purpose of including Lennie's vision of Aunt Clara

A.to tell the story of how Lennie met George B.to show the internal justification Lennie is trying to create for himself C.to lighten the tone after something dark happened D.to let people get to know Lennie better

3 1. If chapter 3 had a title, which would be the most fitting

AN A.Anger B.The Move C.Authority D.George's Decision 2. George's description of Lennie indicates that he is AN A.Aspiring to be as strong as Lennie is B.Defensive of Lennie's usual childish actions C.Regretting his decision to choose to go around for work with Lennie D.Urging Lennie to exert his strength more often

6 1. What is the significance of the opening of chapter 6

AN A.To help illustrate a relationship in nature B.To distract from the main focus of the chapter C.To foreshadow an event using a relationship in nature D.To contrast the tranquility of nature to the disturbance of men 2. The image of "And George raised the gun and steadied it, and he brought the muzzle of it close to the back of Lennie's head. The hand shook violently, but his face set and his hand steadied." creates a mood of AN A.Excitement, anticipation B.Sorrow, despair C.Anger, animosity D.Anxiousness, apprehensive

2 2. What does the Motif of boxes/squares symbolize

AN A.The architectural design of the ranch B.The knowledge george has of geometry C.The rigid simplicity of the ranch D.The uncomfortable living quarters

4 1. The imagery used in the onset of chapter 4 creates a mood of...KM A) ominous B) desolate C) cheerful D) outraged 2. What is the significance of Crooks owning "the bottle of liniment"

KM A) because he likes to drink it B) it soothes his dry skin C) it makes him smell better D) it shows that he is in pain

1 1. Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"

KM A) to illustrate Lennie's great size compared to a horse B) to contradict Lennie's hands to George's hands C) to describe the temperature of the water D) to foreshadow Lennie will get sick from drinking the water 2. How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? KM A)Lennie talks about living in a cave B) George and Lennie talk about their dream farm C) George tells Lennie to come back to their campsite if anything goes wrong at their new job D) Lennie kills a puppy

6 23. Which of the following best describes the function of the paragraph starting with "Lennie turned his head and looked off across the pool..." in relation to the two paragraphs that precede it. a.Describes Lennie's first experience in a new place. b.Describes a pleasant moment between Lennie and George in a beautiful setting. c.Describes a moment when Lennie gives George wise advice. d.Describes Lennie's last moments as an angry mob quickly approaches. 24. It can be inferred by the description of George's reaction to Lennie's Death that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

Strength and pride Sensitivity and vulnerability I ntelligence and quickness Creativity and Humor

Two Questions 5. Why are the items owned by the ranch hands significant

What do they symbolize? a.The modest items that the ranchers own are a symbol of the harsh realities of the life that the ranchers face. b.The items are significant because they represent everything the ranchers spend their money on. c.The plethora of valuable items represent the opulence in which the ranchers lived. d.The items that the ranchers own represent their most valued possessions, which they believed defined them. 6. Why is the boss not given a name? a.The boss is not given a name because none of the ranchers knew his name, it is one of the mysteries of the book. b. The boss is not given a name to help develop the idea that the boss was a solitary man who did not enjoy the company of others. c.The boss is not a crucial character in the book so Steinbeck did not find it necessary to name him. d.Steinbeck did not give the boss a name to foreshadow his death later in the book, developing the idea that everyone is the same when they die, a central theme in the book.

2 GN 5 21. Why is "I hate that kind of guy (30)" repeated

What is it's importance? a.it reveals things about George's past b.it shows that George doesn't really like Lennie c.it reveals that Curley is bad to his wife d.it foreshadows a future altercation with Curley 22. The phrase "his slow speech had overtones not of thought, but of understanding beyond thought (34)" about Slim shows that he is... a.antisocial b.pensive c.aloof d.close-minded

2: 21. Why is "___________________" repeated

What is its importance? a. "he's handy" is repeated multiple times regarding Candy, who seems to be constantly itching to fight. This alludes to a possible confrontation between our protagonist or foil. b."Lennie" is repeated multiple times throughout the chapter to emphasize his importance to the book and its plot. c.The playing cards George constantly shuffles is important because it shows that he's a frazzled and fidgety person, prone to nervous ticks. d.The boss of the ranch is described and repeated several times as a good man, long as you stay on his good side, because later in the book, he murders Curley's wife for having "the eye". 22. The phrase "________________________" about Slim shows that he is... a. With the phrase "his hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer" Steinbeck elaborates on the jerkline skinner's graceful movements and almost religious significance to the ranch. b.When George tells Slim he's got an old dog, the man replies "I had 'im ever since he was a pup... He was a good sheep dog when he was younger" which shows that Slim is a determined dog trainer, one who doesn't easily give up on someone, and isn't prone to give up on something loyal. c.When Slim says "Wait'll you see Curley's wife", Steinbeck is trying to help his audience see that the skinner is a shallow man, willing to gossip about another man's wife because he finds her attractive. d.When Steinbeck describes Slim, he writes that "he might have been thirtyfive or fifty", which shows Slim, the "prince of the ranch" is an immortal jerkline skinner who has come to work on the ranch for all eternity.

6: Sam Watts 13. What's the significance of the line "She's a jail bait all set on the trigger" (51)

a) Curley's wife has a bad temper b) Curley's wife is so paranoid that she is willing to use a gun to put herself out of her misery c) Curley's wife is bound to cause trouble amongst the men anytime soon d) Curley's wife is about to go to jail 14. How does the end of the book define Steinbeck's overall purpose? a) Lennie's death portrays the end of friendship b) Lennie's death showed that George couldn't handle Lennie's disabilities anymore c)Lennie's death emphasizes the need for punishment when someone has done wrong d) Lennie's death was the death of someone who had a dream, and that dream died, symbolizing the loss of dreams during the Great Depression

6 (Sydnee): 7. The adverb "woodenly" is used for what effect

a) Dehumanizes Lennie's actions b) Establishes setting c) Describes George's emotions d) Exemplifies the death of Curley's wife 8. Why does George choose not to give Lennie hell? a) Because George did not care about Lennie b) Because he was going to let Lennie live in a cave c) Because he values d) Because he wanted Lennie to die peacefully CHAPTER 1 1.Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"? BEGNAUD a.He aims to portray Lenny as being clumsy and animalistic. b.He wants the audience to feel sympathy for Lenny. c.He hopes to introduce the setting of a farm. d.He is being sarcastic to describe that Lenny is actually very small and careful. 2.How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? BEGNAUD a.He describes George and Lenny's dream of having their own ranch, implying that they end up living on a ranch at the end of the story. b.Lenny's references to ketchup represent that they will start a ketchup company together at the end of the story. c.Lenny's obsession with rabbits foreshadows that he is going to get to tend them at the end of the story. d.The pattern of Lenny killing the mice and the two men constantly switching ranches implies that something dark will happen at the end of the story. 1. Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"? JP A.To provide imagery of Lennie drinking water. B.To describe the physical appearance of Lennie. C.To describe Lennie's animalistic attitude. D.Because Lennie tries to act like a house. 2. How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? JP A.By giving flashbacks to events in which problems occurred and hinting that they might that they could possible happen again. B. By saying he is foreshadowing. C.Telling what is soon to happen. D.By describing Lennie's animalistic ways and how that might cause problems in the future. 1.George's description of Lennie indicates that he... MC a.regrets bringing Lennie with him. b.is appreciate to have a friend in tough times. c.does not care whether Lennie can fend for himself or not. d.thinks Lennie is useless. CHAPTER 4 1.The imagery used in the onset of chapter 4 creates a mood of... BEGNAUD a.organization b.loneliness c.stress d.peacefulness 2.What is the significance of Crooks owning "more possessions than he could carry on his back"? (pg. 67) BEGNAUD 3.UDIt implies that Crooks is very strong. a.It means that Crooks is rich and can afford many belongings. b.It helps Steinbeck illustrate that Crooks lived a lonely life and turned to his possessions. c.Crooks has an injured back, and carrying a large amount of items would hurt him. 1.The imagery used in the onset of chapter 4 creates a mood of... JP A.cheerfulness B.Bewilderment C.gloom D.Loneliness 2. What is the significance of Crooks owning "more possessions than he could carry on his back" (pg. 67) ? JP A.It illustrates that Crooks is a hoarder. B.It illustrates that Crooks has a bad back. C.It Illustrates that Crooks lives a lonely life and relies heavily on materialistic items to comfort him. D.It illustrates that Crooks had many valuable possessions. CHAPTER 5 1.All of the following literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5? BUSKER A.Jurgon B.Simile C.Alliteration D.Antanaclasis 2. What is the most obvious juxtaposition in the beginning of chapter 5? BUSKER A.The hay on one side of the barn and on the other side. B.The sun on the outside and the darkness on the inside. C.The warm and cozy inside and the ruckus outside. D.Life and death. CHAPTER 6 1.What is the significance of the opening of chapter 6? MC a.It provides background information on the setting of the book. b.It is where George and Lennie agreed to meet if things went wrong. c.It is compared to paradise and the image of their dream farm. d.It repeats details of the setting from the very beginning of the book. 2.The image of the water snake getting caught by the heron creates a mood of... MC a.foreboding. b.anxiety. c.celebration. d.hostility.

2: Kayla Streber P3 13. "Lennie still stared at the doorway where she had been. "Gosh she was purty." He smiled admiringly" (32) is an example of foreshadowing what events to come

a) Lennie wants to steal Curley's wife from Curley b) Lennie will get into trouble with Curley's wife like he did with that girl in Weed c) Lennie will have trouble with the other men he works with d) Curley's wife felt the same way about Lennie that Lennie feels about her 14. The jargon "He'd slough me" (27) means a) He'd beat me up b) He'd try to kill me c) He'd shhot me d) He'd fire me

4- 5. When Crooks uses the simile "They'll tie you up with a collar, like a dog," what is he referring to

a) Lennie's punishment for walking into Crooks' bunk without permission b) George's fear of being responsible for Lennie's actions c) Lennie's fate if George never comes back d) The wrath of Curly's wife 6. If chapter 4 is a metaphor for something, it is probably: a) Lennie's oblivious nature b) The welcoming and friendly attitude of strangers c) The constant loneliness of all types of people d) George's tendency to leave

5 (Ankith): 7. Lennie's frustration with the dead pup is balanced with which outside imagery

a) The sunny day outside the barn b) The beautiful image of Curly's wife c) The peaceful body of the dead dog d) The hard-work of George 8. In the paragraph beginning with "From outside the bar came a cry of men..." the author employees all except a) Simile b) Dialect c) Repetition d) Jargon

4- Yamile (3) 15. Curley's wife uses the term "swell" as a) colloquialism b) sarcasm c) rhetorical question d) connotative diction 16. The word "appraised" most closely means

a) devalued b) worshiped c) examined d) exculpated

1 - Sadie 1.What does the "path" in chapter 1 symbolize

a) hope b) freindship c) discrimination d) the past 2. The imagery of "A Half darkness came in among the willows and the sycamores... Overhead the leaves whisked again and little puffs of willow cotton blew down and landed on the pool's surface (pg 10)" creates a mood of... a) terror b) peace c) sadness d) mistery

5: Kayla Streber P3 13. What is Lennie's tone when it "came back to him"

a) infuriated and woeful b) confused and worried c) discontented d) bewildered 14. Curley's wife's creates a mood that is_______________ when she confides in Lennie about her miserable life and what she could have become. a) despairing b) fearful c) greedy d) somber

1- 5. What does the word "morosely" mean in the context of the passage

a) intensely b) gloomily c) angrily d) hopelessly 6. What does the pool symbolize in chapter 1? a) the great unknown b) the rebirth of George + Lennie's careers c) George's pessimistic outlook d) a place of sanctuary for Lennie

4: Erica Munoz 1 17. What is the significance of Crooks' reaction to Curley's wife tirade

a) shows he's scared b) hows how uncomfortable he is around strangers c) shows he hates women d) shows he feels inferior due to skin color and doesn't want to challenge her 18. Which evidence best supports the previous answer? a) pg 77 lines 12-13 "...but Candy and Crooks...her eyes." b) pg 77 lines 24-26 "After a pause...no trouble." c) pg 78 line 33 & pg 79 line 1-2 "Crooks...negro." d) pg 80 line 29-30 "Crooks stared...drew into himself." e) c &d

3: Sam Watts P3 13. Which line is foreshadowing the end of the book

a)" 'Course he ain't mean. But he gets in trouble alla time because he's so ******** dumb. Like what happened in Weed---"(41). b) "Lennie said softly, "We could live offa the fatta the lan' "(57). c) " 'Cousre Lennie's a ******** nuisance most of the time," said George"(41). d) " He's jes' lika a kid, ain't he" (43). 14. The diction in the passage "Alll kin's a vegetables in the garden, and if we want a little whisky we can sell a few eggs or something, or some milk. We'd just live there. We'd belong there" (57). is best described as a) simple b) picturesque c) colloquial d) poetic

1, questions 13 and 14 (Chloe S.) 1.Assuming chapter 1 as a whole is a metaphor for something, what would it be

a.

3 Kathryn Scott 3 23. Curley's wife is characterized as a... a. simple b. dramatic c. coercive d. attention-seeking 24. What text evidence supports the previous answer

a. "She ain't concealing nothing." b. "Any you guys seen my wife?" c. "She's lookin' for Curley, or she thought she lef' somethin' layin' around and she's lookin' for it. Seems like she can't keep away from guys." d. "Curley's new wife? Yeah, I see her. Well ain't see looloo?"

4 Sarah Mahosky 3 23. What is the significance of the word choice "made me forget"

a. Crooks made Lennie forget about his disability b. Lennie visiting Crooks made him forget about his loneliness and back pain c. Curly's wife made George forget to tie his shoes d. Lennie made George forget to take the trash out

2 Stephanie Cutler 3 24. What is the significance of the pups being killed in relation to the exigence

a. During World War II, the military only wanted to take the biggest fighters in order to intimidate the enemy, which is similar to why Slim only wanted the biggest dogs b. During the Roaring Twenties, people had a fine eye for luxury, which is similar to why Slim would only want the best of the litter c. During the 1930s, people were superstitious of the number nine, which is why Slim only kept 5. It emphasizes the character's beliefs in the supernatural d. only the strongest of the pups can survive because their mother cannot afford to feed them all, which is the similar mentality during the Great Depression when resources were low

3 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

a. George later killing Lennie for the betterment of Lennie b. The injustices in the 1930s American labor system c. Lennie later accidentally killing Curley's wife d. The discrimination in America that was heavily present during this time 6. What type of imagery is most prevalent in the beginning of

1 Rhea Pomerantz (1) 15. How is Lennie like a child

a. He can't think for himself. b. He is afraid to lose George. c. He has a one track mind which all leads to tending the rabbits. d. He is very forgetful. e. All the above 16. Which text best shows Lennie's childlike ways? a. "Blubberin' like a baby! Jesus Christ! A big guy like you." Lennie's lip quivered and tears started in his eyes..."I ain't takin' it away jus' for meanness.""(page 9) b. "Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little splashes..."Look, George. Look what I done.""(page 3) c. " I forgot again." (Page 6) d. "Lennie looked timidly over to him. "George?"..."Where we goin', George?""(page 4)

1 that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

a. Humor b. Anger c. Kindness d. Acceptance

5: "'I was jus' playin' with him... an' he made like he's gonna bite me... an' I made like I was gonna smack him... an'... an' I done it. An' then he was dead." 3) The diction in the passage above is best described as a.the creation of mood b.an establishment of setting c.the character development of Lennie d.a contrast between two characters 4) Which syntactical device most applies to the way the barn is described

a. Imagery b. Diction c. Simile b. Personification Shelby Trudeau 3rd (

1 (SC 3rd) 17. What would be the most fitting title of chapter 1 if it had one

a. Introduction b. They Ain't Like Us c. The Unlikely Pairing d. The Clearing 18. It can be inferred by the description of George in

1 AF4 13. Assuming chapter 1 as a whole is a metaphor for something, what would it be

a. Lennie never was the smartest apple on the tree. b. George is Lennie's caretaker. c. The relationship between Lennie and George is salt and pepper, opposites but always need to be with each other. d. Lennie's rat is George's worst nightmare. 14. In the paragraph starting with "George's hand remained outstretched...(page 10) " the author employees all except a.Lennie was indecisive about giving George the rat. b.Lennie and George were both had the same feelings towards the rat. c.George was being very stern with Lennie. d.The rat meant something to Lennie.

2 LP4 6. Why is the boss not given a name

a. Shows how he is detached from the story b. Nobody bothered to learn it c. Being called "The Boss" is more suiting to his intimidating figure d. He wasn't polite enough to introduce himself

4 (SC 3rd) 17. What is the significance of Crook's reaction to Curley's wife's tirade

a. To show how easily Crooks gets angered by others and helps us understand more why him and Lennie do not get along that well in the book. b. During this time, colored men like Crooks were not often allowed to have an opinion or say such insulting things aloud, so saying these things to Curly's wife was a very big deal. c. To show how much Crooks does not like Curley's wife and believes himself to be a better person that she is. d. Curley's wife deserved everything Crook's said to her because she was going on complaining about something that she had no right to be upset about. 18. Which evidence best supports the previous answer? a. "Crooks had retired into the terrine protective dignity of the negro." b. "Lennie watched her, fascinated; but Candy and Crooks were shoveling down away from her eyes." c. "Candy's face had grown redder and redder, but before she was done speaking, he had control of himself. He was the master of the situation." d. "She turned on him in scorn. "Listen, ******," she said. "You know what I can do to you if you open your trap?"

3: -MS 5. If chapter 3 is a metaphor for something, what would it be

a. Watching the storms approach b. Running away from old problems c. Clear skies after the storm d. Introduction to a new environment 6. Which type of imagery is most prevalent in the beginning of chapter 3? a. Auditory imagery b. Tactile imagery c. Visual imagery d. Olfactory imagery

1 Sarah Mahosky 3 23. The words "quietly", "lifeless", and "noiselessly" create a ________ tone. a. whimsical b. cheerful c. tranquil d. threatening 24. What is the significance of the word "hopelessly" in chapter 1

a. describes George and Lennie "hopelessly' searching for a job b. describes George "hopelessly" attempting to keep Lennie in line and out of trouble c. describes George and Lennie "hopelessly" trying to find mice d. describes George and Lennie "hopelessly" scavenging for food

5 LP4 5. Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

a. nouns and adverbs b. adjectives c. nouns and prepositional phrases d. verbs and adverbs 6. Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? (use at least three examples) a."He went on sorrowfully, "But he'll know. George always knows."" b."Lennie looked at it for a long time, and then he put out a huge hand and stroked it, stroked it clear from one end to the other." c."He turned his back on it. He sat bent over his knees and whispered..." d. "...and looked at the little dead puppy that lay in front of him"

1 NE4 6. What does "ketchup" symbolize in chapter 1

a. temptation b. luxury c. happiness d. destitution

3 13. Which line is foreshadowing the end of the book

a."'...we'd have a little house an' a room to ourself. Little fat iron stove, an' in the winter we'd keep a fire goin' in it. It ain't enough land so we'd have to work too hard. Maybe six, seven hours a day. We wouldn't have to buck no barley eleven hours a day. An' when we put in a crop, why, we'd be there to take the crop up. We'd know what come of our planting.'" b."George said, 'She's gonna make a mess. They's gonna be a bad mess about her. She's a jail bait all set on the trigger. That Curley got his work cut out for him. Ranch with a bunch of guys on it ain't no place for a girl, specially like her.'" c."George said, 'You get right up an' take this pup back to the nest. He's gotta sleep with his mother. You want to kill him?'" d."'If you was to take him out and shoot him right in the back of the head-' he leaned over and pointed, '-right there, why he'd never know what hit him.'" 14. The diction in the passage "They took places opposite each other...continued to stare at the ceiling" is best described as a.Trite b.Tense c.Livid d.Shady

Three: Jordan, period 1 13. Which line is foreshadowing the end of the book

a."He damned near killed his partner buckin' barley... God awmighty I never seen such a strong guy." (page 39) b."'Course he ain't mean. But he gets in trouble alla time because he's so ******** dumb." (page 41) c."He ain't no good to you, Candy. He ain't no good to himself. Why'n't you shoot him, Candy?" (page 44) d."George said, "She's gonna make a mess. They's gonna be a bad mess about her."" (page 51)

3: Loren Goddard 1st 11. In this chapter Slim is characterized as a.a close-minded leader who won't consider any other ideas except his own b.a taciturn listener who is only concerned with the doings of others c.an aggressive co-worker, always ready to engage in conflict or start a fight d.a respectful person who is willing to stand up for himself when needed to 12. What text evidence supports the previous answer

a."Slim's hands were black with tar and he was scowling. Curley hung close to his elbow." (Page 61) b."Slim neither encouraged nor discouraged him. He just sat back quiet and receptive." (Page 39) c."Slim said, "Well you've been asking me too often. I'm gettin' ******** sick of it. If you can't look after your own ******** wife, what you expect me to do about it? You lay offa me." (Page 62) d."Slim jumped up. "The dirty little rat," he cried, "I'll get 'um myself." (Page 63)

2 Dimitri 15) How does George protect Lennie

a.) George kills Curley. b.) George does all the talking for Lennie because Lennie's verbal usage is poor. * c.) George takes a bullet for Lennie. d.) George hides Lennie in the barn from Curley. 16) Which text evidence best supports the answer above? a.) "S'pose he don't want to talk?"* b.) "You the new guys the old man was waitin' for?" c.) "The swamper warmed to his gossip." d.) "I seen plenty tough little guys."

5 15) How does Steinbeck portray Curley's wife in this chapter

a.) Seductive* b.) Ugly c.) Harsh d.) Forgiving 16) What text evidence supports your previous answer? a.) "If George sees me talkin' to you he'll give me hell..." b.) "Why, he's dead, she cried." c.) "I done a bad thing. I done another bad thing." d.) "She consoled him. Don't you worry none. He was jus' a mutt.* Ch.1 7. The diction described in the passage, "Well we ain't got any," George exploded. "Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God a'mighty... at an angry George." is best described as? A. Passionate B. Aggressive C. Depressed D. Sorrowful Ch.2 (Ben) 7. The diction in the passage beginning with "The old man moved toward the door" is best described as a. calmful b. joyful c. exhausting d. aggressive 8. What is the significance of the boss giving the ranch hands a bottle of whiskey? a. The giving shows his sense of recognition for the ranch hands hard work. b. The whiskey symbolizes how wealthy the boss is. c. This shows how the boss likes each and every ranch hand. d. This shows how little the boss cares for his workers. 16. The abstract noun "mean" is personified repeatedly for what effect? a.To show that George doesn't like Slim b.To show that Lennie is not a bad person c.To show that George is a good person d.To show that Lennie is a rude person Ch.4 7. Crooks repeats s'pose for what effect? A. To build tension B. Create fear for the audience C. Show character's anger D. Create imagery 8. "Crook's face lighting with pleasure in Lennie's torture suggests that Crooks? A. Dislikes Lennie B. Likes to antagonize people C. Has deep seated distaste for how he's been treated and wants equal treatment D. Wants to leave the barn Ch.5 (Ben) 7. Lennie's frustration with the dead pup is balanced with which outside imagery? a. The imagery of the horseshoe game b. The imagery of the future rabbit farm c. The imagery of curley's wife. d. The imagery of his aunt giving him velvet. 8. In the paragraph beginning with "'Well, I ain't told this to nobody before.'" the author employs all except a. Irony b. Dialect c. Imagery d. Simile Ch.6 15. Which is NOT an example of foreshadowing the ending? a."I might jus' as well go away. George ain't gonna let me tend no rabbits now." b.He said shakily, "Take off your hat, Lennie. The air feels fine." c."Well, I can go away," said Lennie. "I'll go right off in the hills an' find a cave if you don' want me." d. We got each other, that's what, that gives a hoot in hell about us," Lennie cried in triumph. 16. Carlson's last line indicates.. a.He has been alone for so long, that he can't understand or sympathize with why George would be sad. b.Carlson is a rude fella. c.He is not a good and truthful friend to George and Lennie d.He doesn't care about the food, he sympathizes with George's loss. Ch.6 (Aleksandar) 15. Which is NOT an example of foreshadowing the ending? a."I might jus' as well go away. George ain't gonna let me tend no rabbits now." b.He said shakily, "Take off your hat, Lennie. The air feels fine." c."Well, I can go away," said Lennie. "I'll go right off in the hills an' find a cave if you don' want me." d. We got each other, that's what, that gives a hoot in hell about us," Lennie cried in triumph. 16. Carlson's last line indicates.. a.He has been alone for so long, that he can't understand or sympathize with why George would be sad. b.Carlson is a rude fella. c.He is not a good and truthful friend to George and Lennie d.He doesn't care about the food, he sympathizes with George's loss.

s 1 & 4 Tara 15.) How is Lennie like a child

a.) he puts everything in his mouth b.) he is a tiny man c.) he is dependent on George * d.) he is always causing problems for George 16.) What evidence best supports the previous answer? a.) "Lennie's lip quivered and tears started in his eyes... " (Steinbeck 9.) b.) "Slowly, like a terrier who doesn't want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again." (Steinbeck 9.) c.) "'I forgot,' Lennie said softly, 'I tried not to forget. Honest to God I did, George.'" (Steinbeck 4.) * d.) "Lennie stopped chewing and swallowed. His face was concentrated. 'I... I ain't gonna... say a word.'" (Steinbeck 15.) 15.) Curley's wife uses the word "swell" as... a.) an attack on Curley's character b.) a show of admiration of her husband c.) sarcasm * d.) a joke 16.) The word "appraise" (Steinbeck 81.) most closely means... a.) judge b.) to provide plaudits c.) compliments d.) evaluate *

3: AC 5 1.If chapter 3 had a title, which would be the most fitting

a.Arrival to the Farm b.Passing of an Old Friend c.Conflict Between Ranch Hands d.A Game of Horseshoes 2.George's description of Lennie indicates that he is a.a mischievous troublemaker b.strange and enjoys harming small animals c.stupid and unable to relate to the world around him d.like a little kid, blindly trusting others

4, questions 13 and 14 (Chloe Stringer) 1.What is the significance of the "box" motif returning

a.Boxes are prevalent items on ranches b.The box represents the trapped nature of certain characters; Lennie is trapped by his mental illness and Crooks is trapped by his skin color c.Boxes represents the reality of how trapped the men are in this traveling farmer lifestyle d.The box motif represents the character's close quarters (Brittany Whiting)

5. (PC) 3.Which best describes George and Lennie's relationship

a.George looks up to Lennie for his physicle abilities. b.George provides leadership for Lennie who is obedient to him. c.George and Lennie only stick together because it is beneficial for both of them. d.George and Lennie despise each other. (PC) 4.Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? a."Now George ain't gonna let me tend no rabbits..." b."He stroked the pup again." c."Lennie looked down at the hay" d."They got four dollars bet in that tenement." OM&M 13. "Curley popped into the doorway again and stood looking into the room. The dog raised his head again, but when Curley jerked out, the grizzled head sank to the floor again. (Steinbeck 37)" This passage is an example of foreshadowing what events to come? A.Curley's tense movements are juxtaposed against the weariness of the dog, which emphasizes the difference between these two character's reaction to George and Lennie coming to the farm. B.Curley's excitable attitude and brash entrance to the bunkhouse is a foreshadowing of the fight between Lennie and himself, in which Curley expresses arrogance and boldness that finally get him in trouble. The dog resting it's head down is a foreshadowing of it's death. C.Curley's relationship with Candy's dog foreshadows the fatal friendship between George and Lennie, in which George eventually shoots his friend. D.Curley's reluctance to be around the other men is a sign of his insecurities, and foreshadows his anger toward George and Slim for speaking to his wife. 14. The jargon "skinner" means: A.A nickname for Slim, referring to his slender body. B.Someone who is arrogant and brash. C.A person who cleans the bunkhouse,similar to a janitor. D.The driver of a mule team. Ch. 5 13. What is Lennie's tone when it "came back to him"? A.His tone is nervous because he has not spoken to Curly's wife alone before. B.His tone is sorrowful because he killed his pup. C.His tone is somber and fearful because he knows that his dream of tending the rabbits is over. D.His tone is childish because he does not understand the significance of his actions. 14. Curley's wife creates a mood of _________________ through_______________. A. She creates a mood of fear through her diction: "...but I can't talk to nobody but Curley. Else he gets mad."(Steinbeck 87) and by speaking softly and cautiously to Lennie to avoid being heard by her husband. B. She creates a mood of annoyance and aggravation toward the men at the farm, through her angry diction and by addressing her tendency to be ignored and patronized. C. She creates a mood of danger through speaking to Lennie alone, because Lennie has been told to ignore her in order to avoid trouble. D. She creates a mood of hopefulness through sharing her dreams with Lennie, and encouraging him on his dream to own a farm with George. Jack W. Ch1 Assuming chapter 1 as a whole is a metaphor for something, what would it be? 1. Parenthood 2. The American Public Education System 3. The American Dream 4. Loyalty and Responsibility In the paragraph beginning with " Lennie went behind" the author employs all except... A. Imagery B. Personification C. Diction D. Simile Ch4 13. What is the significance of the "box" motif returning? A. To emphasize the poor conditions of the time B. To highlight the disparity between the social event of playing cards to the loneliness of Crooks C. To help the reader Sympathize for the injustice's Crooks faces D. To remind the reader of playfulness and gaming, as boxes were earlier used as a surface for playing cards. 14.Candy's response to Crooks is a tone of A. Discomfort, as normally the workers ignore Crooks due to his race. B. Welcoming, as Candy is excited to have someone to confide in C. Disgust, as he is offended at the way Crooks spoke to him D. Jollity as Candy and Crooks are good friends. Ch2 1) "The sun threw a bright dust-laden bar through one of the side windows" This is an example of: A) parallelism B) oxymoron C) onomatopoeia D) personification E) colloquialism 2) "[Lennie]'s my ... Cousin..." Why did George lie and say Lennie was his cousin? A) George was embarrassed he was friends with Lennie B) George liked the idea of having a cousin he knew C) Lennie was actually George's cousin D) George was afraid that they might lose their job if anyone found out he was looking after Lennie because he was dumb Ch5 1) "light was lifting as the sun went down" This is an example of: A) parallelism B) oxymoron C) onomatopoeia D) personification E) colloquialism 2) the "afternoon sun slicing through the cracks" of the barn presents what kind of feeling before the violence in the barn? A) a final sense of serenity before the "calm before the storm" B) a feeling of insecurity because the barn has cracks and could break at an second C) a sense of dirtiness because you can see the sun reflecting off the dust in the barn D) a warm, friendly feeling of the quaint old western-style barn (Isabella Roberts)

2 (PC) 3.Which best describes George and Lennie's relationship

a.George looks up to Lennie for his physicle abilities. b.Lennie is dependent on George to handle handle or provide instructions for any situation. c.George and Lennie only stick together because it is beneficial for both of them. d.George and Lennie despise each other. (PC) 4.Which textual evidence best supports the previous answer? a."In a panic, Lennie looked at George for help." b."Lennie smiled to himself. "Strong as a bull," he repeated." c."Lennie raised his head" d."George was watching the door"

1 DK 5 21. How does George show compassion for Lennie

a.George tells Lennie he could have all the ketchup for his beans b.George helps Lennie set up a tent c.George rectifies his mean remarks with a kind offering d.George promises Lennie his own sheep farm 22. Which evidence best supports your answer to the previous question? a."Tell you what I'll do, Lennie. First chance I get I'll give you a pup. Maybe you wouldn't kill it." pg 14 b."Sure we are, if you gather up some dead willow sticks." pg 9 c."Sure, furry ones." pg 17 d."I don't want no ketchup. I wouldn't eat no ketchup if it was right here beside me." pg 13

4: TG 5 1.The imagery used in the onset of chapter 4 creates a mood of... a.Sorrow b.Loneliness c.Whimsical d.Peace 2.What is the significance of Crooks owning " a tattered dictionary and a mauled copy of the California civil code for 1905"

a.He received it from his brother when he was young b.He is a writer and likes to use these two resources c.Crooks strives to be literate and wants to be aware of his rights as a black d.There is no significance

Six: Jordan, period 1 13. What's the significance of the line "The shadow in the valley was bluer, and the evening came fast. On the wind the sound of crashing in the brush came to them." (page 105)

a.It describes the setting b.It adds detail c.It addresses the problem of time d.It helps the reader imagine the scene 14. How does the end of the book define Steinbeck's overall purpose? a.Delivers the message that sometimes certain measures have to be taken to do the right thing when Slim tries to comfort George b.Shows by George shooting Lennie that bad deeds can't go unpunished c.Relates Lennie's intellectual habits to the overall powerlessness that plagued society back then d.Reinforces the theme of loneliness and isolation through the now lost companionship between George and Lennie JS

3: 9). The word " mean " is used as a verb instead of a noun. How is it significant

a.It shows a personality trait of Lennie that comes to define his character b. The word "mean" is significant in the sense that Lennie acted mean towards innocent people and animals c." Mean" was a verb used to contradict Lennie's personality towards things he liked d.The word " Mean" is significant in the sense that it was contradictory towards Lennie's personality, however without knowing his background as an individual that's how someone would perceive his actions towards animals like a mouse or puppy. 10). The jargon " Cuckoo " actually means... a.crazy b. a type of bird c. acting wild d. mind jumbled

3: 9). The word " mean " is used as a verb instead of a noun. How is it significant

a.It shows a personality trait of Lennie that comes to define his character b. The word "mean" is significant in the sense that Lennie acted mean towards innocent people and animals c." Mean" was a verb used to contradict Lennie's personality towards things he liked d.The word " Mean" is significant in the sense that it was contradictory towards Lennie's personality, however without knowing his background as an individual that's how someone would perceive his actions towards animals like a mouse or puppy. 10). The jargon " Cuckoo " actually means... a.crazy b. a type of bird c. acting wild d. mind jumbled

6 13. What's the significance of the line "'Look acrost the river, Lennie, an' I'll tell you so you can almost see it'"

a.It shows that Lennie is a nuisance to George until the very end. b.It shows how important Lennie is to George, despite his complaints. c.It allows the readers to see how close George and Lennie were to their dream. d. It reminds the readers of the importance of companionship. 14. How does the end of the book define Steinbeck's overall purpose? a.Through Carlson's reaction in the last paragraph. b.It ends in a similar way to how it began. c.By showing how better off George will be without Lennie. d.By juxtaposing the beginning to the end.

3 HP 7) What is the significance of Slim's repetition of "He (Lennie) ain't mean."

a.It shows that Slim truly believes that Lennie is a nice fella. b.Slim is trying to convince himself that Lennie is not mean. c.Slim is trying to tell George that Lennie is not mean. d.It is not significant. HP 8) What is the significance of the word "stopped" in the middle of the card game? a.It shows the tone shift to happy and light-hearted. b.It provides a transition into the following dialogue. c.It shows the tone shift to embarrassment and guilt. d.It is not significant.

5 13. What' lennie's tone when it "comes back to him"

a.Lennie feels reborn through his actions b.He knows he has done something bad and his tone becomes a worrying one c.He is excited to tell George d.He is playful and wants everyone to know 14. Curley's wife creates a mood of when she . a.Excitement and invites Lennie to a party b.Depression and talks about the dead puppy c.Bitterness mentions her being jobless d.Tension and joins lennie in the barn when lennie is suppose to avoid her

Two: 13. " George was watching the door. He said ominously, 'Well, he better watch out for Lennie. Lennie ain't no fighter, but Lennie's strong and quick and Lennie don't know no rules.' " is an example of foreshadowing what events to come

a.Lennie making friends with Curley's wife b.The boss firing Lennie c.Lennie breaking Curley's hand d.George disagreeing with Lennie 14. The jargon "gets licked" means a.gets fired b.gets punched c.gets paid d.gets a new job

1: E. P. Period 6 9. What does the "path" in chapter 1 symbolize

a.Life b.Hardships c.Loneliness d.The American Dream 10. The imagery of "The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool. On one side of the river the golden foothill slopes curve up to the strong and rocky Gabilan mountains, but on the valley side the water is lined with trees..." creates a mood of... a.tranquility, contentment b.enlightened, excited c.foreboding d.dreamy, sentimental

2- Sophia Frohlich 1.If chapter 2 had a title, which would be the best

a.Meeting the workers b.Napoleon complexes c.A new day: a new job d.Women and the complications they bring 2.What does the motif of boxes/squares symbolize? a.The extreme poverty felt by the lower class in the 1920s b.The mundane and predictable life of lower class laborers c.The confinement felt by laborers who lived in bunkhouses d.The availability of jobs in the U.S. in the 1920s

Five Questions 5. Which part of speech best describes Lennie's confusion about what to do with the pup

a.Noun b.Verb c.Adverb d.Adjective 6. Which textural evidence best supports the previous answer? a."And Lennie said softly to the puppy, "Why did you got to get killed? You ain't as little of mice. I didn't bounce you hard."" (85) b."He picked up the pup and hurled it away from him. He turned his back on it."(85) c."Only Lennie was in the barn, and Lennie sat in the hay beside a packing case under a manger in the end of the barn that had not been filled with hay." (84-85) d."Lennie sat in the hay and looked at a little dead puppy that lay in front of him. Lennie looked at it for a long time, and then he put one huge hand and stroked it, stroked it clear from one end to the other." (85)

5: NG 5 1.All of the literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5

a.Polysyndeton b.Hypophora c.Alliteration d.Personification 2.What is the most obvious juxtaposition in the beginning of chapter 5? a.The puppy to tending the rabbits b.George to Lennie c.The barn and the outside where they were playing horseshoes d.Lennie to the barn

6: 4. What is significant about how the giant rabbit speaks to Lennie

a.it imitates how George's reaction to Lennie's mistake will be b.it shows Lennie's internal scorn for himself c.it allows gives the reader a sense of empathy for Lennie d.it has no significance Greta Shields 3rd (chapters 2 and 4)

5: (Grace Speaks) 11. The word " Pitchers " in dialect actually means a.a person who throws a ball b.The person who puts shoes on a horse c.a picture of someone or something d.a container that holds liquid 12. It can be inferred by the description of how George handled the situation of Curley's wife's death, that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

a.loyalty and protection b.anger and affection c.protection and sympathy d.loneliness and frustration

5: 21. ________is personified through... a.The sunset is described as it climbs over walls and falls over the horses and feed racks, and is so important to this section because as the day comes to an end, so does the book and Lennie and George's roaming story together. b. Curley's wife's hair is personified on her head as "tiny little sausages", showing the audience that she loved breakfast foods. c.The dead puppy is personified when Lennie "stroked it, stroked it clear from one end to another" because the animal was moving under his touch. d."The mules with the red ostrich feathers" are personified on Curley's wife's dress when she moves, because the fabric shifts with her. 22. The simile _________occurs again for what effect

a.The comparison of Curley's wife's hair and sausage is drawn again because of its innocent feel. That even though she's no longer alive her hair is somehow still in perfect little ringlets. b. Lennie "'made like [he] was gonna smack [the puppy]...'", "like" acting as the vector for the simile when Lennie smacked the puppy. c.When Lennie has Curley's wife's head under his hands, he urgently whispers "'You gonna get me in trouble jus' like George says you will". Again, like is used here to compare Lennie's fear of George's 'I told you so'. d.Lennie picks up his dead puppy and hold it close to him and says "'I'll throw him away, it's bad enough like it is'", contrasting throwing the puppy, and how bad the situation is. Savannah Held 3rd (chapters 3 and 6)

2 13. "I seen 'em poison before, but I never seen no piece of jailbait worse than her" is an example of what events to come

a.The jail releasing a bad women criminal who is soon to move into the camp b.Curley's wife and her flirtatious behavior turning into a real problem for someone c.A large sandstorm heading towards the camp d.Curley's wife introduces her friend to the boys 14.The Jargon " Bus driver gave us a Bum steer" on page 21 means a.To be of a low social class b.To be seen as country folk c.To be kicked off d.To have damaged clothing

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a.The noisy horses and the stacks of hay b.The game of horseshoes and Lennie mourning his dead dog c.The future rabbits and the dead dog d.The barn's darkness and the outside's sun Ch.6 Questions 1.What is the significance of the opening of chapter 6? a.It sets a scene of calmness and innocence b.It creates tension and stress c.It elaborates on the end of Ch.5 d.It makes the reader feel guilty 2.The image of the giant rabbit creates a mood of... a.Anger b.Guilt c.Desperation d.Love

5 TM 7. Lennie's frustration with the dead pup is balanced with which outside imagery

a.The sound of the men having a good time b.The rain pounding on the roof c.The sound of birds chirping d.The sound of the men working on the harvest TM 8) In the paragraph beginning with "It was a Sunday afternoon. The resting horses nibbled the remaining wisps of hay, and they stamped their feet and they bit the wood of the managers and rattled the halter chains. The afternoon sun sliced in through the cracks of the barn walls and lay in bright lines on the hay. There was a buzz of flies in the air, the lazy afternoon humming. " the author employees all except... a.personification b.onomatopoeia c.polysyndeton d.dialect

3- Bailey Ohlson 1.If chapter 3 had a title, which would be the most fitting

a.This ol' dog b.These Men Alone c.The Pursuit of Happiness d.Alfalfa and Rabbits 2.George's description of Lennie indicates that he is...a. "...dumb as hell, but he aint crazy." b. "... a nice fella," c. "... so ******** dumb." d. "...jes' like a kid"

1: TG 5 1.How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come

a.Through events, including the mouse and the setting itself, that occur at the Salinas River b.Through the use of alliteration c.Through the use of onomatopoeia d.Through George and Lennie's dialect

1- Arvind Sundar 1.Why does Steinbeck use the simile of Lennie gulping water "like a horse" and the image of him dipping his "big paw in the water"

a.To characterize Lennie's intelligence to less than human or animal-like in nature b.To effectively portray Lennie's love for all animals c.To allude to images the reader can easily visualize d.To draw in readers who are unnaturally fond of animals 2. How does Steinbeck foreshadow events to come? a. By using extended metaphors and similes b. By emphasizing the specific actions each character makes c. By making seemingly irrelevant events parallel to future events d. By using specific dark diction in otherwise light situations

6 (DG 3rd) 17. If chapter 6 is a metaphor for something, what is it

a.capitalism b.hope c.greed d.the fragility of the American Dream 18. Which title would be the best fitting for chapter 6? a.What Local Man Does with Puppy will Warm Your Heart b.The Accident c.How to Lose a Job in 2 Days d.Not Like Us

2 (RF 3rd) 18. It can be interfered by the description of Lennie that George gives to their new boss, "He ain't bright. Hell of a good worker, though. Hell of a nice fella, but he ain't bright," (page 34) that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

a.hard work b.intelligence c.companionship d.all of the above

6: M. R. Period 6 9. The author interrupts the dialogue in chapter 6 with.....

a.more dialogue b.vivid imagery c.metaphors d.random pauses

5- Sophia Freohlich 1.All of the literary devices except which is prevalent in the first two paragraphs of chapter 5

a.simile b.personification c.epistrophe d.asyndeton 2.What is the most obvious juxtaposition in the beginning of chapter 5? a.The raucousness of man juxtaposed with the calm of nature b.The stillness of the barn juxtaposed with Lennie's act of killing a puppy c.Lennie's hopes and regrets in life juxtaposed with Curley's wife's hopes and regrets. d.The relaxed day juxtaposed with the death of Curley's wife

6 HP 7) The adverb "woodenly" is used for what effect

a.solemn b.lightening c.boring d.rough HP 8) Why does George choose not to give Lennie hell? a.Because he knows that Lennie will soon be gone. b.Curley told George to be nice to Lennie after what happened to his hand. c.He doesn't want to upset Lennie, out of fear that Lennie could hurt him. d.Aunt Clara would not want him to give Lennie hell.

3: 3.Which phrase best characterizes Slim

a.the main leader of the workers, although a worker himself b.a stable boy, keeps to himself, doesn't want any trouble c.strong and burly d.Lennie's traveling companion 4. What piece of text shows the reader what George thinks of Slim? a."calm invitation to confidence" b." I ain't so bright either or I wouldn't be buckin barley for my fifty and found" c."guys don't need no sense to be a nice fella" d."a ******** nuisance"

Five: 13. What is Lennie's tone when it "came back to him"

a.tired b.disappointed c.scared d.woeful 14. Curley's wife creates a mood of_______________ through____________. a.tension; provocative movements b.comfort; soothing words c.guilt; blaming Lennie d.anger; yelling at Lennie

3- Yamile (3) 15. In the paragraph beginning with "Oh I dunno." and ending with "- travelin' together." (pg 39) the author employees all except a.colloquialism b.juxtaposition c.dialect d.hypophera 16. The abstract noun "silence" is personified repeatedly for what effect

a.to create an unwanted, constant presence in the scene giving it a tense, uncomfortable mood b.to create an insidious mood c.to emphasize how quiet the men want it to be d.to allow the reader to visualize the absence of silence

6: AC 5 1.What is the significance of the opening of chapter 6

a.to provide imagery and develop the scenery with the pool of water, silver leaves, and interaction of heron and snake b.gives an allegory for the suddenness of life and death with the sun setting behind the mountains and the speed of the heron and the wind c.contrasts the calm of nature with the upset caused by Lennie's actions d.establish foreshadowing to a major plot point with the snake being eaten by the heron 2.The image of Lennie stumbling into the clearing and causing the wildlife to flee creates a mood of a.serenity b.surprise c.urgency d.suspicion

5 (Riya S.) 11. The word "ringer" in dialect actually means a.The ring of a doorbell b. Someone who tells lies about other people c.When a horseshoe is thrown and perfectly encloses the metal stake. d.Shooting in the middle of a bull's' eye. 12. It can be inferred by the description of Candy, Lennie, and George's dream house that which of the following qualities are valued by the speaker

a.versatility and vivacity a.prosperity and popularity b.despair and dampness c.stability and freedom

5 Stephanie Cutler 3 23. The contrast of the joyful, easy Sunday afternoon and the melancholy Lennie with his dead puppy create the effect of a. authenticity by displaying in great detail the atmospheres of the outside and the barn b. parallels of Lennie's emotions; he is in despair while everyone else is enjoying their lives c. sympathy of the audience to Lennie's dream to pet soft things d. emphasis on Lennie's ability to turn anything good into something bad 24. What is ironic about the state of Curley's wife post-mortem

a.while she was alive, Steinbeck only described her as manipulative, but when she is dead, Curley's wife is described more sympathetically, even as pretty b.she seemed more alive when she was dead, than when she was actually alive because she stopped looking for attention c.Steinbeck portrayed Curley's wife when she was alive as constantly moving in search of attention, but when she died, he emphasized how "she lay still" d.While she was alive, Curley's wife was always surrounded by people, but post-mortem, Steinbeck describes her as alone

5: - AK 21. The sun is personified through... A. blocking Lennie's eyes B. slicing through the cracks of the barn's walls C. its heat killing the plants outside the barn D. All of the above. 22. The simile "how would Lennie like being locked up and strapped down like an animal in a cage

" occurs again for what effect? A. To show Slim's longing to lock up Lennie. B. To exemplify that Slim believes it is for Lennie's own good to not be locked up and for another method to be utilized C. To explain how George believes that Lennie should be put into jail D.To tell of how Curley wants Lennie to be treated as an animal because Lennie murdered his wife.

5: 3. The diction in the passage "One end of the great barn was piled high with new hay..." is best described as (Y.P) a.Angry and full of cynicism at Lennie. b.Contentful and depicting a relaxing afternoon. c.Ambivalent and highly whimsical about dreams. d.Ecstatic and exalting the pleasures of rural life. 4. Which syntactical device most applies the way the barn is described

(Y.P) a.Witty sarcasm and irony. b.Fruitful metaphors and similes. c.Repeated anaphora to emphasize shared traits. d.Colorful imagery and descriptions of the activities within.

1 (Jack McGee 8th) 7. The diction in the passage "An' live off the fatta of the lan'. "(15) is best described as A.Formal B.Surprised C.Uneducated D.Informal 8. Which of the following is not a primary contrast in chapter 1

(look for things juxtaposed) (Jack Mcgee 8th A."The first man was small and quick...Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man." (2) B."He said softly, and then went on whistling again. In a moment Lennie came crashing back through the brush." (8) C."When I think of the swell time I could have without you, I go nuts. I never get no peace."(12) D."You'd drink out of a gutter if you was thirsty."(3)

2:PL 8th 5.) Why are the items owned by the ranch hands significant

What do they symbolize? A.They are insignificant B.They are representative of their family and home life C.They represent their wealth or lack thereof and their personality D.They are used to show off to other ranch hands 6.) Why is the boss not given a name? A. He didn't have one B. It signified his superiority to George and Lennie C. It meant he was irrelevant and had no prominence D. He didn't want anyone to know his name

2: - AK 21. Why is "Ain't many guys travel around together ... I don't know why. Maybe ever'body in the whole damn world is scared of each other." (different characters asking why George and Lennie travel together) repeated

What is its importance? A. To show that Slim is unaware of why people travel alone all the time. B. To explain how uncommon and odd two men travelling together was in this time period. C. To exemplify how the Boss believes George is most certainly using Lennie for extra pay - asking himself, why else would he keep him around? D. To display Curley's assumption that two men travelling together is due to their sexual orientation. 22. The phrase "prince of the ranch" about Slim shows that he is... A. A royalty figure who lives on the ranch. B. In a position of social hierarchy that gives him the title of "Prince" C. Well respected and that many will listen to him and abide by what he says. D. The son of the boss, who is called "The king of the ranch"