Of Mice And Men 3

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1. What is George’s dream?

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George's dream is to own a farm of his own. This can be inferred from the given options, where all the other choices (getting a horse, marrying a rich woman, buying a car) are not related to owning a farm.

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2. How does Candy describe Curley’s new wife?

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Candy describes Curley's new wife as a tart. This implies that Candy sees her as promiscuous or sexually provocative. This description suggests that Curley's wife may have a flirtatious or seductive nature, which could potentially cause trouble or temptation for the men on the ranch.

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3. What does Lennie do to Curly?

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In the given options, the correct answer is "He smashes his hand." This means that Lennie forcefully hits Curly's hand, causing damage or injury. This action suggests that Lennie is retaliating or defending himself against Curly's aggression. It is important to note that the question does not provide any context or background information, so the specific reasons for Lennie's actions are not clear.

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4.  Early in the novel, when Lennie likes to pet soft things, Steinbeck is using what technique?

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In the given question, the correct answer is "Foreshadowing." This is because the question mentions that Lennie likes to pet soft things early in the novel. This behavior foreshadows Lennie's later actions, where he unintentionally harms living creatures due to his strength and lack of control. This sets up the anticipation that Lennie's actions may lead to negative consequences in the future.

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5. The title of the book comes from

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The correct answer is "a line from a Robert Burns’ poem". This means that the title of the book is derived from a line in a poem written by Robert Burns. The question does not provide any further context or information about the book or the specific poem, so it is not possible to provide a more detailed explanation.

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6. Which of the following qualities does not lead to Lennie’s eventual demise?

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Lennie's eventual demise is not caused by his love of fast cars. The other qualities mentioned in the options, such as his great physical strength, lack of intelligence, and fondness for soft things, all contribute to his downfall. Lennie's strength leads to unintentional harm to others, his lack of intelligence makes it difficult for him to understand and navigate through complex situations, and his fondness for soft things ultimately results in the accidental killing of animals and, eventually, a person. However, his love of fast cars is not mentioned in the story and does not play a role in his demise.

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7. Who says the following, and to whom : “When I think of the swell time I could have without you, I go nuts.”

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This statement is said by George to Lennie. It reflects George's frustration and annoyance with Lennie, suggesting that he could have a better time without him. This quote highlights the complex relationship between George and Lennie, as George often expresses his exasperation with Lennie's behavior while also caring for him deeply.

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8. How does George treat Lennie?

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George treats Lennie like his child because he takes care of him, protects him, and makes decisions for him. He is constantly looking out for Lennie's well-being and ensuring that he stays out of trouble. George also acts as a mentor to Lennie, teaching him right from wrong and guiding him through life. Their relationship is characterized by a sense of responsibility and nurturing, similar to that of a parent and child.

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9. Why does George kill Lennie?

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George kills Lennie because he is afraid that Curley, who is angry and seeking revenge for his wife's death, will hurt Lennie. George wants to spare Lennie from a potentially painful and violent death at the hands of Curley, so he makes the difficult decision to end Lennie's life himself.

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10. Who says the following: “A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody. Don’t make no difference who the guy is, long’s he’s with you. I tell ya a guy gets too lonely an’ he gets sick.”

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Crooks says the following quote: “A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody. Don’t make no difference who the guy is, long’s he’s with you. I tell ya a guy gets too lonely an’ he gets sick.” This quote reflects Crooks' understanding of the effects of loneliness on a person's mental and emotional well-being. Crooks, being the only black man on the ranch and isolated from the other workers, has experienced firsthand the pain and desperation that comes with loneliness. This quote also highlights the theme of loneliness that runs throughout the novel "Of Mice and Men."

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11. George and Lennie’s plan for a farm draws whose interest?

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The correct answer is Candy and Crooks'. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. George and Lennie's plan for a farm draws the interest of Candy, as he is an old ranch worker who is willing to contribute his savings to the plan. Crooks, the African American stable hand, also expresses interest in the plan, as he sees it as an opportunity to escape his isolated and discriminated life on the ranch.

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12. Who says the following: “When they had them previews I coulda went to them, an’ spoke in the radio, and it wouldn’ta cost me a cent because I was in the pitcher.”

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Curley's wife says the quote. She is talking about how she could have gone to the movie previews and spoken on the radio because she was in the movie. This quote shows her desire for attention and her belief that being in a movie would have given her a platform to be heard.

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What is George’s dream?
How does Candy describe Curley’s new wife?
What does Lennie do to Curly?
 Early in the novel, when Lennie likes to pet soft things,...
The title of the book comes from
Which of the following qualities does not lead to Lennie’s eventual...
Who says the following, and to whom : “When I think of the swell...
How does George treat Lennie?
Why does George kill Lennie?
Who says the following: “A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody....
George and Lennie’s plan for a farm draws whose interest?
Who says the following: “When they had them previews I coulda went...
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