Study Guide for Of Mice and Men
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what is the central conflict in Of Mice and Men? CORRECT ANSWERS men vs society
which is George and Lennie's dream vs reality
Lennie is characterized as a bear for these three reasons... CORRECT ANSWERS
strong, simple, dangerous
What does the bank of the Salinas River symbolize at the beginning of the novel?
CORRECT ANSWERS a safe place to retreat from the world
What do the rabbits symbolize? CORRECT ANSWERS hope and their dream
What do we learn about the Boss' appearance through the way he is characterized?
CORRECT ANSWERS he wants to distance himself from his workers to assert his
dominance and power
Why does Curley try to pick a fight with Lennie the first time he meets him? CORRECT
ANSWERS he is intimidated by him and sees him as a potential threat
What does the black leather glove that Curley wears symbolize? CORRECT ANSWERS
desire for control
What does the red dress that lennie rips on that woman in Weed symbolize? CORRECT
ANSWERS danger/caution
What does Candy mean when he says that he should've shot his dog himself?
CORRECT ANSWERS Candy's dog was his responsibility and he regrets it
What does Carlson's constantly asking to shoot Candy's dog say about the men on the
ranch? CORRECT ANSWERS ranch hands are insensitive and selfish
What happens to both the reader and the ranch hands when Carlson takes out Candy's
dog to be shot? CORRECT ANSWERS the suspense builds due to awkward silence
How is Crook's conversation with Lennie an example of verbal irony? CORRECT
ANSWERS although crooks says he doesn't want Lennie there, he wants him to stay
because he is isolated and alone and lonely
Exam With 100% Verified Answers
2025!!
what is the central conflict in Of Mice and Men? CORRECT ANSWERS men vs society
which is George and Lennie's dream vs reality
Lennie is characterized as a bear for these three reasons... CORRECT ANSWERS
strong, simple, dangerous
What does the bank of the Salinas River symbolize at the beginning of the novel?
CORRECT ANSWERS a safe place to retreat from the world
What do the rabbits symbolize? CORRECT ANSWERS hope and their dream
What do we learn about the Boss' appearance through the way he is characterized?
CORRECT ANSWERS he wants to distance himself from his workers to assert his
dominance and power
Why does Curley try to pick a fight with Lennie the first time he meets him? CORRECT
ANSWERS he is intimidated by him and sees him as a potential threat
What does the black leather glove that Curley wears symbolize? CORRECT ANSWERS
desire for control
What does the red dress that lennie rips on that woman in Weed symbolize? CORRECT
ANSWERS danger/caution
What does Candy mean when he says that he should've shot his dog himself?
CORRECT ANSWERS Candy's dog was his responsibility and he regrets it
What does Carlson's constantly asking to shoot Candy's dog say about the men on the
ranch? CORRECT ANSWERS ranch hands are insensitive and selfish
What happens to both the reader and the ranch hands when Carlson takes out Candy's
dog to be shot? CORRECT ANSWERS the suspense builds due to awkward silence
How is Crook's conversation with Lennie an example of verbal irony? CORRECT
ANSWERS although crooks says he doesn't want Lennie there, he wants him to stay
because he is isolated and alone and lonely
