Of Mice and Men Study Guide

Describe the atmosphere that is created by the imagery in the first two paragraphs of the novel. - Answer- The imagery in the first two paragraphs describes the meadow area George and Lennie were at for the night. Why does George get angry with Lennie after they arrive in the clearing? - Answer- George gets mad at Lennie when they first arrive because the water was not too clean but Lennie was gulping it down. George was worried Lennie would get sick but Lennie was not listening to him. What does the dead mouse in his jacket pocket reveal about Lennie? - Answer- The dead mouse in Lennie's pocket that he is one, unaware of his strength and two, a caring person who really loves animals. Why does George urge Lennie to remain quiet when they meet the boss at the ranch where they'll be working? - Answer- George does not want Lennie to cause them to not get the job. Lennie acts like a child, although he is a good worker the things he says could result in the boss not liking him and resulting in not getting work at the ranch As they prepare the campfire for dinner, Lennie remarks that he likes his beans with ketchup, sending George into a rage. How is George's tirade revelatory? - Answer- George's tirade explains why Lennie act the way he does. It explains why George does not leave Lennie and the type of person George is. Is Lennie capable of manipulating George? - Answer- Lennie is very capable of manipulating George, by making him feel bad Lennie can get George to calm down and stop yelling and being mad. What is the purpose of the story of the rabbits that George tells Lennie? - Answer- George tells Lennie this story so he does not sad at their situation, so that Lennie continues to have hope for their future. Before they go to sleep, George tells Lennie to "hide in the brush" near their campsite and wait for George to come if he gets into any trouble. What prediction can readers draw from George's instructions? - Answer- From George telling Lennie to "hide in the brush" if anything happens I can predict that Lennie might talk while they are meeting with the boss and cause some trouble. Why does Steinbeck describe Lennie in animalistic terms? - Answer- Steinbeck describes Lennie in animalistic terms because of how he gulps down water not caring about the quality of the water.