Mice Of Men- George Flashcards
Who is George’s closest companion in ‘Of Mice and Men’?
Lennie Small
What is George’s dream for him and Lennie?
To own their own piece of land
True or False: George often feels burdened by Lennie’s dependence on him.
True
Fill in the blank: George frequently tells Lennie to ‘look at the ______.’
rabbits
What does George do to protect Lennie?
He often speaks for him and makes decisions for him.
What event leads to George making a difficult choice at the end of the novel?
Lennie’s accidental killing of Curley’s wife
Multiple Choice: What job do George and Lennie hope to get?
a ranch worker
What does George use to explain their situation to others?
A story about their dream of owning land
True or False: George is unkind to Lennie.
False
What does George tell Lennie to do when trouble arises?
To hide in the brush
Fill in the blank: George often describes Lennie as having the mind of a ______.
child
What is George’s reaction to Lennie’s actions throughout the story?
He is protective but also frustrated.
Multiple Choice: Who does George confront about Lennie’s actions?
Curley
What does George carry in his pocket that signifies his protective role?
A gun
True or False: George’s relationship with Lennie is purely transactional.
False
What does George ultimately do to Lennie at the end of the novel?
He shoots him to spare him from a worse fate.
Fill in the blank: George is often seen as a ______ figure for Lennie.
guardian
What does George’s character represent in the context of the American Dream?
The challenges and fragility of achieving dreams
Multiple Choice: How does George feel about their dream by the end of the novel?
He feels it is unattainable
What is one of George’s key personality traits?
Loyalty
True or False: George believes in Lennie’s ability to understand complex situations.
False
What does George often remind Lennie to do when they are in public?
To behave himself
Fill in the blank: George’s last act of love is to ______ Lennie.
end his life mercifully
What does George’s final decision say about his character?
It shows his deep love and sense of responsibility for Lennie.
