Mice and Men quotes Flashcards
What does George mean when he says, ‘Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world’?
He is highlighting the isolation and loneliness experienced by itinerant workers.
True or False: Lennie loves to pet soft things.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘I seen hunderds of men come outta the world of work, an’ every damn one of ‘em’s got a _____.’
job
What is the significance of the quote, ‘Tell me about it, George’?
It shows Lennie’s dependence on George and his desire for companionship.
Who says, ‘I could get along so easy and so nice if I didn’t have you on my tail.’?
George
What does Crooks mean when he says, ‘A guy needs somebody - to be near him.’?
He emphasizes the importance of companionship and the human need for connection.
Who is described as having ‘the eye of a man who has been in the sun too long’?
Curley
True or False: Curley’s wife is often referred to as ‘the ranch’s possession’.
True
What does Lennie accidentally kill in the story?
A puppy
Complete the quote: ‘We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a _____ about us.’
damn
Who expresses the idea that ‘the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry’?
Robert Burns (the quote is referenced in the novel)
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re a _____, you’re a rat.’
bindle bums
What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble?
To hide in the brush
Who says, ‘I seen too many guys with land in their heads.’?
Crooks
What is the primary theme reflected in the quote, ‘We got a dream…’
The pursuit of the American Dream and aspirations for a better life.
True or False: Lennie’s mental disability is a significant aspect of the plot.
True
What does George say about the dream farm in the beginning of the novel?
He paints a picture of a place where they can live off the fat of the land.
Complete the quote: ‘I ain’t got no people. I seen hundreds of men come outta the world of work, an’ every damn one of ‘em’s got a _____.’
family
Who feels that ‘they left all the weak ones here’?
Curley’s wife
What does the quote ‘I coulda made somethin’ of myself’ signify?
It reflects dreams unfulfilled and lost opportunities.
True or False: George is always kind to Lennie.
False
What does Lennie say he will do if he gets in trouble?
He will go to the river and hide.
Who says, ‘Nobody never gets it, just like they ain’t gonna get it.’?
Crooks
Fill in the blank: ‘I seen many a guy come to this ranch, an’ their _____ always ends up the same.’
dreams
