context of mice and men

Question 1

What year was ‘Of Mice and Men’ published?

Answer 1

1937

Question 2

Who is the author of ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 2

John Steinbeck

Question 3

True or False: ‘Of Mice and Men’ is set during the Great Depression.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The two main characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’ are George and ______.

Answer 4

Lennie

Question 5

What is the primary setting of ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 5

A ranch in California

Question 6

Who dreams of owning a piece of land in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 6

George and Lennie

Question 7

Multiple Choice: What is Lennie’s mental condition?

Answer 7

Cognitive disability

Question 8

What does Lennie love to pet?

Answer 8

Soft things

Question 9

True or False: Curley is the boss’s son.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The title ‘Of Mice and Men’ is derived from a poem by ______.

Answer 10

Robert Burns

Question 11

What is the significance of the American Dream in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 11

It represents hope and aspiration for a better life.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which character represents loneliness in the novel?

Answer 12

Crooks

Question 13

What does George often tell Lennie to remember?

Answer 13

To keep away from trouble.

Question 14

True or False: The story has a happy ending.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Short Answer: What is the fate of Lennie at the end of the novel?

Answer 15

He is killed by George.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The character _____ is a symbol of female oppression.

Answer 16

Curley’s wife

Question 17

What does the character Candy represent?

Answer 17

Fear of aging and loss of purpose.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: What does the dream farm symbolize?

Answer 18

Hope and independence

Question 19

Who is the character that often plays solitaire?

Answer 19

Crooks

Question 20

True or False: Steinbeck’s writing style is heavily influenced by realism.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Short Answer: What ultimately leads to the tragedy in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 21

Miscommunication and societal pressures.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The novel explores themes of _____ and friendship.

Answer 22

Isolation

Question 23

What does the character Slim represent in the story?

Answer 23

Natural leadership and respect.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: What is the primary conflict in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 24

Man vs. society

Question 25

True or False: The ranch workers in the novel are depicted as having strong community ties.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Short Answer: What is the role of dreams in the lives of the characters?

Answer 26

They provide hope and motivation.