Of Mice and Men: Chapter 1, 2, irony and characterization.
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Manuel Rosales
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English
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8th - 10th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
Where do the ranch hands keep their personal belongings such as soap, razors and magazines?
in the apple box nailed over his bunk
in a closet
in a bucket
under their pillow
2.
Multiple Choice
What evidence is there that the boss's son is not a working man?
He wears sunglasses all day.
He wears high-heeled boots and spurs.
He wears suits.
He wears tennis shoes and spurs.
3.
Multiple Choice
According to the old swamper, what is Curley good at?
boxing.
soccer
football
kick boxing
4.
Multiple Choice
What is the general attitude toward Curley’s wife?
Candy calls her a tart;
George calls her a tramp and Lennie thinks she is pretty.
that she is flirting with all the men.
all of the above.
5.
Multiple Choice
What is the understood question that Lennie wants George to ask Slim?
if Lennie can have one of the puppies Slim’s dog has just delivered.
if Lennie can sleep in Slim's soft bunk.
if Lennie can play cards.
if Lennie can sleep late.
6.
Multiple Choice
The brush
Under the bridge
The bunkhouse
In a cave
7.
Multiple Choice
Carlson
Candy
Curley
Whit
8.
Multiple Choice
He is a criminal
He has a cane
He has a crooked back
He house is crooked
9.
Multiple Choice
Curley
Candy
Carlson
Slim
10.
Multiple Choice
They do their work and mind their own business
They like their work and want to do it forever
They are not drifters
Each has the other to look out for him
11.
Multiple Choice
George and Lennie had to leave Weed because...
Lennie had stolen some money
George was involved in a drunken brawl and badly injured someone
Lennie had touched a girl's soft dress
Lennie was greatly disliked by their boss
none of these
12.
Multiple Choice
George and Lennie plan to...
leave California as soon as they get finished with this job
some day have a place of their own
some day finish their high school education
drive fancy trucks after they earn their fortune
none of these
13.
Multiple Choice
When the boss meets George and Lennie, he becomes suspicious because...
George won't let Lennie answer any of the questions
he sees the mouse
he notices blood on George's pants
George seems extremely nervous
the other men tell him they're weird and to watch out for them
14.
Multiple Choice
Candy explains Curley's treatment of Lennie by saying that...
Curley hates people who are mentally slow
Curley is especially jealous of George and Lennie's friendship
Curley's a little guy, and like a lot of little guys, Curley's mad at big guys because he isn't big
He's afraid his father will favor Lennie over him
none of these
15.
Multiple Choice
What does George tell Lennie to do if Curley hits him?
to stay away from him
to fight back if Curley attacks him
to never look into Curley's eyes
all of these
a & b only
16.
Multiple Choice
George says that he is afraid of what?
falling in love with Curley's wife
that they'll never achieve their dream
that he'll tangle with Curley because he hates his guts
Curley will kill his wife some day
Curley will find out about Lennie's mice
17.
Multiple Choice
crippled old man who sweeps up the bunk house
the leader of the ranch hands
a lightweight boxer who wears a glove with Vaseline
the blacksmith who slept in George’s bunk before George
18.
Multiple Choice
a. Because Lennie got into an argument with Curly
a. Because the boss found out the truth about their experience in Weed
a. Because they lost their work cards
a. Because they were not there to go to work in the morning
19.
Multiple Choice
the blacksmith who slept in George’s bunk before George
the leader of the ranch hands
crippled old man who sweeps up the bunk house
lightweight boxer who wears a glove with Vaseline
20.
Multiple Choice
Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse
Lennie was a good worker
George and Lennie finished building a cesspool before they arrived at the new ranch
Lennie was George’s cousin
21.
Multiple Choice
Lennie’s desire to kill mice
Threats from the boss
The plan to kill Candy’s dog
Candy’s missing hand
22.
Multiple Choice
Slim
Candy
Whit
Crooks
23.
Multiple Choice
Because of Curley
Because of Carlson
Because of the boss
Because of Candy
24.
Multiple Choice
Imagery
Setting
Foreshadowing
Onomatopoeia
25.
Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes Lennie?
A short, quick man with a bad temper
A small man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features
An intelligent man
A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders
26.
Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes how Lennie is supposed to behave in front of the new boss at the ranch?
Lennie is supposed to tell the boss all the details of why they left their last job.
Lennie is supposed to impress the boss with his sense of humor.
Lennie is supposed to beat up the boss and take his wallet.
Lennie is supposed to keep silent and let George do all the talking.
27.
Multiple Choice
Who is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'?
John Steinbeck
J. K. Rowling
Ms. S-V
J. R. R. Tolkien
28.
Multiple Choice
Who are the two main characters?
George & Lennie
Ralph and Jack
Bugs and Daffy
Little Dude and Biggie Smalls
29.
Multiple Choice
What was in Lennie's pocket?
a dead mouse
a can of beans
a spoon
a rabbit
30.
Multiple Choice
have a little piece of land
have some animals and crops
live off the fat of the land
all of these
31.
Multiple Choice
At the beginning of the story, George and Lennie have just come from the town of...
Weed
Grass
32.
Multiple Choice
Why did George and Lennie have to run away from the last job?
Lennie got mad because there was no ketchup.
Lennie and George were fired
Lennie was acused of rape
Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit
33.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following does NOT describe Lennie
Talkative
Forgetful
Slow-witted
Innocent
34.
Multiple Choice
What are the differences between Lennie and George?
Lennie is strong but has the mind of a child; George's size is regular and he acts like Lennie's parent.
They wear different clothing and only George dreams about having a farm in the future.
George hates mice and rabbits and Lennie loves them both.
George is constantly getting in trouble and Lennie always has to bail him out.
35.
Multiple Choice
What does Lennie do when he gets scared?
When he gets scared, Lennie starts trying to fight people to defend himself.
When he gets scared, Lennie starts looking for weapons to defend himself.
When he gets scared, Lennie panics and tightens his grip on whatever he's holding.
When he gets scared, Lennie runs away immediatly.
36.
Multiple Choice
Where are the two main characters going to work?
Ranch
Factory
Railroad
Coal Mine
37.
Multiple Choice
What "bad thing" did Lennie do that got them kicked out of Weed?
He petted a girl's dress
He killed too many mice
He robbed the general store
He beat up the mayor's wife
38.
Multiple Choice
If Lennie gets in trouble at the ranch, where does George tell him to hide until George can come for him?
In the brush by the river
At the local saloon
Under the bed in the bunkhouse
In the barn
39.
Multiple Choice
Which answer best resembles the dream that Goerge and Lennie have for the future?
To save up some money and travel the world.
To own a little farm of their own and live off the land by themselves.
To buy a house for their kind, old aunt back home.
To start their own business and have a bunch of men who work for them.
40.
Multiple Choice
Someone gets in a car wreck and calls an ambulance. Once the ambulance gets near the wreck, it accidentally hits one of the people involved in the accident.
What type of irony is this?
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
41.
Multiple Choice
When the opposite of the expected outcome occurs.
Situational
Verbal
Dramatic
42.
Multiple Choice
Someone says one thing, but means the opposite.
Situational
Verbal
Dramatic
43.
Multiple Choice
Cosmic
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
44.
Multiple Choice
Cosmic
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
45.
Multiple Choice
Cosmic
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
46.
Multiple Choice
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
47.
Multiple Choice
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
48.
Multiple Choice
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
49.
Multiple Choice
When what is said is different than what is meant
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
50.
Multiple Choice
situational
momentous
dramatic
verbal
51.
Multiple Choice
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
52.
Multiple Choice
When what is said is different than what is meant
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
53.
Multiple Choice
Verbal
situational
Dramatic
Irony
54.
Multiple Choice
Poor Steve was feeling down because none of his friends wished him a happy birthday at school that day. On his way home from school, he got a call from his mom telling him to stop at the neighbor's to pick up a package that was accidentally delivered to the wrong house. When Steve arrived and rang the bell, all of his friends and family jumped out from behind the furniture and yelled, "Surprise! Happy Birthday!" This is an example of what type of irony?
DRAMATIC
SITUATIONAL
VERBAL
NONE
55.
Multiple Choice
William Eno, “Father of Traffic Safety,” invented the stop sign, crosswalk, traffic circle, one-way street, and taxi stand, but he never learned to drive. What type of irony is this?
DRAMATIC
SITUATIONAL
VERBAL
NONE
56.
Multiple Choice
direct characterization
indirect characterization
57.
Multiple Choice
direct characterization
indirect characterization
58.
Multiple Choice
He tapped his foot anxiously.
"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
59.
Multiple Choice
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.
Marcia was a nervous person.
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
60.
Multiple Choice
Nicki's thoughts
Nicki's feelings
Nicki's actions
61.
Multiple Choice
Characterization is
the central message in a story
the problem in a story
the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities
62.
Multiple Choice
In indirect characterization....
the writer describes the character
the character's personality is directly described by the author
the writer reveals the character through STEAL
63.
Multiple Choice
In direct characterization....
the writer describes the character
the writer reveals the character through STEAL
the writer doesn't care how you learn about the character
64.
Multiple Choice
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks
Statements, Time, Effort, Actions, and Love
Solitude, Thoughts, Enthusiasm, Actions, and Loss
65.
Multiple Choice
Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "Destiny always came by with her bags, even if she was only stopping by to pick up and outfit or do homework."
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
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