"Of Mice and Men" Flashcards
Who is the author of “ Of Mice and Men”?
John Steinbeck
Where is “Of Mice and Men” set?
Near Soledad, California
Who are the two main male characters in “Of Mice and Men”?
Lenny Small
George Milton
What is the name of the town George and Lennie run away from at the start of the novel?
Weed
List 3 different soft things Lennie pets during the novel
a mouse
a puppy
Curley’s wife’s hair
In what year was “Of Mice and Men” published?
1937
List 2 themes in the novel “Of Mice and Men”.
Friendship
Loneliness
Broken Dreams
What is the name of the old ‘swamper’ in the novel?
Candy
What is the name of the character who shot Candy’s dog?
Carlson
What is the name of the ranch George and Lennie go to work on?
Tyler Ranch
Lennie is very strong. George says Lennie is as strong as… what animal?
a bull
What is the climax (most dramatic moment) of the novel?
Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife in the barn.
During which decade is the novel set:
1920s
1930s
1940s?
1930s
Which type of text is the novel “Of Mice and Men”
comedy
tragedy?
Tragedy
What is the name of the highly skilled mule driver on Tyler ranch who befriends George?
Slim
What is the name of the black stable-hand?
Crooks
List 3 details about George and Lennie’s dream ranch.
George and Lennie (and Candy) with own the land. They will keep rabbits. They will grow alfalfa. Candy will work on the ranch too. They will live off the fat of the land.
True or False:
Lennie is a violent character who attacks Curley and breaks his hand.
False: Lennie is gentle, but does not know his own strength. Curley picks a fight with him and Lennie only fights back when George tells him to.
