Of Mice And Men, Pages 49-65

1. Which of the following does the rabbit farm symbolize so far in this story?

Freedom

Peace

Happiness

All of the above

The rabbit farm symbolizes freedom, peace, and happiness in the story. This suggests that the farm represents a place where the characters are able to experience all three of these positive qualities. It implies that being on the rabbit farm brings a sense of liberation, tranquility, and joy to the individuals in the story.

Explanation

The rabbit farm symbolizes freedom, peace, and happiness in the story. This suggests that the farm represents a place where the characters are able to experience all three of these positive qualities. It implies that being on the rabbit farm brings a sense of liberation, tranquility, and joy to the individuals in the story.

2. What is the implication of the following passage? "Curly burst into the room excitedly, 'Any you guys seen my wife?' 'She ain't been here,' said Whit. Curly looked threateningly about the room, 'Where the hell's Slim?' 'Went out in the barn,' said George. 'He was gonna put some tar on a split hoof.' Curly's shoulders dropped and squared. 'How long ago'd he go?' 'Five - ten minutes.' Curley jumped out the door and banged it after him."

Curley is upset because he believes Slim is in the barn with Curley's wife.

By the end of the passage Curley is still frustrated because he doesn't know where his wife is.

Curly is upset because the mule has a hurt hoof and will slow down the work of the ranch.

The passage suggests that Curley is upset because he believes Slim is in the barn with Curley's wife. This is indicated by Curley bursting into the room excitedly and asking if anyone has seen his wife. When he learns that Slim went out to the barn, Curley becomes threatening and asks how long ago Slim left. His reaction implies that he suspects Slim and his wife of having an affair, causing his frustration and anger.

Explanation

The passage suggests that Curley is upset because he believes Slim is in the barn with Curley's wife. This is indicated by Curley bursting into the room excitedly and asking if anyone has seen his wife. When he learns that Slim went out to the barn, Curley becomes threatening and asks how long ago Slim left. His reaction implies that he suspects Slim and his wife of having an affair, causing his frustration and anger.

3. "They took places opposite each other at the table under the light, but George did not shuffle the cards. He rippled the edge of the deck, and the little snapping noise drew the eyes of all the men in the room, so that he stopped doing it." This passage most clearly indicates that George is feeling

Lazy because he doesn't want to shuffle the cards.

Nervous because he was engaging in a repetitive gesture to calm himself.

Like he won't win at cards because he refuses to deal them.

The passage states that George rippled the edge of the deck and stopped doing it when the men in the room noticed. This repetitive gesture suggests that George was engaging in the behavior to calm himself, indicating that he is feeling nervous.

Explanation

The passage states that George rippled the edge of the deck and stopped doing it when the men in the room noticed. This repetitive gesture suggests that George was engaging in the behavior to calm himself, indicating that he is feeling nervous.

4. In this chapter Candy's dog is shot.

True

False

In this chapter, Candy's dog is indeed shot. This event is significant as it symbolizes the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life on the ranch. It also foreshadows the fate of other characters and the ultimate tragedy that unfolds later in the story.

Explanation

In this chapter, Candy's dog is indeed shot. This event is significant as it symbolizes the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life on the ranch. It also foreshadows the fate of other characters and the ultimate tragedy that unfolds later in the story.

5. We can tell Old Susy was

A mother because she had five girls.

A restaurant owner because she had a clean place with good whiskey and nice chairs.

The given answer suggests that Old Susy is a madame (one who owns a house of prostitutes) because she has five girls working for her, they are clean, and they charge $2.50 per service. This conclusion is drawn based on the information provided in the question, which states that Old Susy has five girls and they are clean. Additionally, the mention of charging $2.50 per service implies a business transaction related to prostitution. Therefore, the answer suggests that Old Susy is a madame.

Explanation

The given answer suggests that Old Susy is a madame (one who owns a house of prostitutes) because she has five girls working for her, they are clean, and they charge $2.50 per service. This conclusion is drawn based on the information provided in the question, which states that Old Susy has five girls and they are clean. Additionally, the mention of charging $2.50 per service implies a business transaction related to prostitution. Therefore, the answer suggests that Old Susy is a madame.

6. Curly found Slim with Curly's wife.

True

False

The statement suggests that Curly found Slim with Curly's wife, but this is not true. The answer is false because there is no evidence or context provided to support this claim. Without any further information, it is impossible to determine if Curly found Slim with his wife or not.

Explanation

The statement suggests that Curly found Slim with Curly's wife, but this is not true. The answer is false because there is no evidence or context provided to support this claim. Without any further information, it is impossible to determine if Curly found Slim with his wife or not.

7. Candy hears about George and Lennie's plans for a house and a farm. How does he respond?

He thinks it's a bunch of foolishness.

He believes they will never be able to do it.

He wants to go with them and live there, too.

Candy responds to George and Lennie's plans for a house and a farm by expressing his desire to go with them and live there as well. This suggests that Candy is interested in being a part of their dream and sees it as a potential opportunity for a better life.

Explanation

Candy responds to George and Lennie's plans for a house and a farm by expressing his desire to go with them and live there as well. This suggests that Candy is interested in being a part of their dream and sees it as a potential opportunity for a better life.

8. The story about the rabbit farm is just something George tells Lennie to soothe him; George has no real interest in such a plan.

True

False

The statement is false because George actually does have an interest in the rabbit farm plan. Throughout the story, George repeatedly talks about their dream of owning a piece of land and living off the fat of the land. The rabbit farm is a central part of this dream, as George envisions Lennie taking care of the rabbits and being happy. Additionally, George often uses the idea of the rabbit farm to comfort Lennie and give him something to look forward to.

Explanation

The statement is false because George actually does have an interest in the rabbit farm plan. Throughout the story, George repeatedly talks about their dream of owning a piece of land and living off the fat of the land. The rabbit farm is a central part of this dream, as George envisions Lennie taking care of the rabbits and being happy. Additionally, George often uses the idea of the rabbit farm to comfort Lennie and give him something to look forward to.

9. Which of the following is the best piece of evidence to prove that Lennie is cruel?

He keeps petting mice even though he knows it will kill them

He pets puppies too hard and had to be told to stop

He crushed Curley's hand and wouldn't let go when told to

Despite the list above, we know that Lennie is not portrayed as cruel

The given answer explains that despite the evidence provided, Lennie is not portrayed as cruel. This implies that none of the options listed in the question can be considered the best piece of evidence to prove Lennie's cruelty.

Explanation

The given answer explains that despite the evidence provided, Lennie is not portrayed as cruel. This implies that none of the options listed in the question can be considered the best piece of evidence to prove Lennie's cruelty.

10. "Lennie covered his face with his huge paws and bleated with terror." This is an example of

A simile in which Lennie is likely being compared to a lamb or sheep.

A metaphor in which Lennie is likely being compared to a lamb or sheep.

A simile in which we're not supposed to know what Lennie is being compared to.

A metaphor in which we're not supposed to know what Lennie is being compared to.

The given correct answer is a metaphor in which Lennie is likely being compared to a lamb or sheep. This is because the sentence states that Lennie "bleated with terror," which is a sound typically associated with sheep or lambs. This comparison suggests that Lennie is expressing his fear in a way that is similar to how a lamb or sheep might vocalize their distress.

Explanation

The given correct answer is a metaphor in which Lennie is likely being compared to a lamb or sheep. This is because the sentence states that Lennie "bleated with terror," which is a sound typically associated with sheep or lambs. This comparison suggests that Lennie is expressing his fear in a way that is similar to how a lamb or sheep might vocalize their distress.