Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Test Questions And Answers Solutions Guaranteed

Identify and give a physical description of Lennie and George using information from the text. - correct answers George- Small, smart, and parent like (to Lennie). Lennie- Huge (frame), mentally slow, enjoys petting soft items and is childish. Examine Lennie's use of language and thinking. At what approximate age level is he functioning? - correct answers Complain, argue, cry, disobey, etc. The age level is like a child. What trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed? Explain the connection between Lennie's mouse and what happened in Weed? - correct answers They did something and men came after them. In both situations, Lennie took it too far and would not let go of either the mouse's head or the girl's dress. What does the dead mouse in Lennie's pocket reveal about him? - correct answers Lennie doesn't understand how strong he is. When he pets the mice, he accidentally kills them. Why does George urge Lennie to remain quiet when they meet the boss at the ranch where they'll be working? - correct answers So the boss won't see that Lennie isn't very intelligent. George is afraid that the boss will think Lennie isn't a good worker, because he isn't smart. George bursts into a long speech about what he could do if he were alone. What could he do? - correct answers Drink whiskey all night. Why are George and Lennie different from the other "guys like us that work on ranches?" - correct answers Each has the other to look out for him. What dream to George and Lennie share? - correct answers The rabbits and their own ranch. Before they go to sleep, George tells Lennie to hide in the bush near their campsite and wait for him to come if he gets into any trouble. This is an example of foreshadowing. What prediction can readers draw from George's instructions? - correct answers That Lennie will cause some kind of trouble again and will need to run and hide, so he and George can escape. Lennie got into trouble in Weed (grabbing the girl's dress) and this has probably happened many times before. Why does Steinbeck describe Lennie in animalistic terms? What animals is Lennie compared to in this chapter? Explain why Steinbeck might have made that choice. - correct answers It helps to explain Lennie's simple nature, child-like manner and lack of responsibility for himself. Lennie is compared to a bear in the way that drags his paws.