Of Mice and Men

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Of Mice and Men Questions Chapter 1 1. What first impressions do we get of George and Lennie? Use quotes to demonstrate 2. What evidence do we have that Lennie is not very bright? 3. What evidence do we have that George and Lennie have a special friendship? 4. What dream do George and Lennie have? 5. Why is Lennie’s size and his limited intelligence a dangerous combination? Chapter 2 1. How do the white men discriminate against the stable buck because of his race? Give one subtle example and one extreme example. 2. Describe Curley’s wife. Use a quote in your answer. (i.e. work the quote into your description like you do in essays) 3. Create a character map for ‘Of Mice and Men’ including all the characters we have met so far (George, Lennie, Curley, Curley’s wife, Slim, Carlson, the boss, Candy). Use this Pleasantville character map as an example. Describe each character and then link the boxes to show relationships (e.g. in the Pleasantville example you would link Betty to George and say “married”, link Betty to Bill and say “in love”, Bill to David and say “boss in Pleasantville” etc) Betty Traditional housewife Cooks and cleans Makes “great hors douevres” Realises there may be more to life Betty Traditional housewife Cooks and cleans Makes “great hors douevres” Realises there may be more to life George Working husband Loves tradition Proud of his family A good man George Working husband Loves tradition Proud of his family A good man David Central character Takes solace in ‘Pleasantville’ Wants love Not very confident David Central character Takes solace in ‘Pleasantville’ Wants love Not very confident Jen Popular Promiscuous Rebellious Jen Popular Promiscuous Rebellious Bill Owns soda shop Loves art Likes change and variation Bill Owns soda shop Loves art Likes

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