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Of Mice and Men  | Summary & Analysis | John Steinbeck

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Quiz Objectives: To consolidate understanding of chapter two

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Of Mice and Men - Plot summary test questions - WJEC - GCSE English Literature Revision - BBC Bitesize

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Revise and learn about the plot of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

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Steinbeck wrote Of Mice and Men (MM) as a play/novelette. That is, the structure of the book is very much like a play even though it appears to look like a short novel. Notice how easily the book breaks down into acts and scenes as in a play:

Scene ii. The interior of a bunk house

Scene i. The same as Act I, scene ii

Scene ii. The room of the stable buck, a lean-to

Scene i. One end of a great barn

Scene ii. Same as Act I, scene i

Also, what we learn about the characters comes primarily through ________________________, just like in a play. There is a ________ person __________________________ narrator who sets the scene and paints the backdrop for us. It is the characters themselves who reveal the story. Their _________________ and _________________ are the basic substance of the book.

Give three examples of irony (either verbal, situational, or dramatic) that you find in the novel. Be sure your example is complete and give the page number in parentheses at the end.

Give three examples of symbolism that you find in the novel. Name the idea or thing and what it stands for. Give the page number in parentheses at the end of the example.

Parallels are things that are similar or alike and their similarity provides emphasis. Contrasts, on the other hand, are things that are different, but they also provide emphasis. Give examples of each from the novel. The first one in each case is give as an example. Give the page number in parentheses at the end of the example.

1. George and Lennie's dream and Curley's wife's dream: both are never realized.

1. George is small and smart; Lennie is big and dumb

Fill in the table for the following characters.

The following fifteen words include the slang of the time. They are defined for you. Another list of 25 follows. Choose ten of those to define on your own. Use your own paper for these words and attach to the packet.

1. bindle: a bed roll and/or pack of personal belongings.

2. graybacks: lice

3. tick: mattress

4. buckler: those who move or load heavy objects (sacks of grain, for example)

5. skinner: a driver of a draft (team of animals)

6. tart: prostitute

7. mules: shoes or slippers

8. found: free food and lodgings in addition to wages

9. hoosegow: jail

10. hame: part of the collar for a draft animal

11. booby hatch: insane asylum

12. floozy: cheap, immoral woman

13. snooker: a variation of pool played with 15 red balls and 6 balls of assorted colors

Choose two of the following prompts to write a full paragraph (one for each) in response (150-200 words). Make reference to the novel in support of your ideas. Write these on your own paper and attach to this packet.

1. Why do we have friends? What makes a friend?

2. How important is it for human beings to have a place where they belong, where there are people who know them and love them?

3. Why do dreams sometimes fail?

4. Define euthanasia. Then defend or condemn the practice. Justify your belief.

5. Who is your favorite character in this book? Give your reasons for choosing him or her.

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Steinbeck wrote Of Mice and Men (MM) as a play/novelette. That is, the structure of the book is very much like a play even though it appears to look like a short novel. Notice how easily the book breaks down into acts and scenes as in a play: Scene ii.

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This is a test on the book Of Mice and Men by John Stienbeck. It the main events of the novel as well as some minor ones. It is helpful to take if you are studying for a quiz, or just want to see how well you know the book.

How well do you know the book Of Mice and Men? Do you think you know everything about it? Do you think you pass this test with your eyes closed? If so, take this test and prove yourself right!

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This is a test on the book Of Mice and Men by John Stienbeck. It the main events of the novel as well as some minor ones. It is helpful to take if you are studying for a quiz, or just want to see how well you know the book.

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Questions for each chapter

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September 11, 2010

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Below are links to sites that will help you understand and think about Of Mice and Men. They are not meant to be used as substitutes for the novel. They only help when used along with the novel. They will not help you on reading comprehension quizzes. Pay attention to the analyses on these pages. They should help you to start getting ideas about the book. Ignore all advertisements on the following sites. Top Projects/Papers

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Film Viewing Guide : This is the worksheet we worked on in class while watchingOf Mice and Men.

Film Notes :These are my notes for the brief lecture before the film.

AFI Film Guide :this is an article published by AFI for ways to look atOf Mice and Men. This is where I borrowed some ideas.

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NOVEL

Steinbeck's Life

Great Depression

The New Deal

Migrant Workers

Mental Retardation

Censorship

Challenged and Banned Books -- Of Mice and Men was one of the top 10 most challenged books of 2004. Learn why books are challenged and banned. Try to think whether or notOf Mice and Men belongs on the list of books to be challenged.

Of Mice and Men "Inappropriate" in Illinois -- here is an example of school that chose to stop teaching the book.

Banned Book Week -- This is an audio clip from theTavis Smiley Show. It discusses some of the reasons why books are banned or challenged.

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10/4 - Chapter 1
10/5 - Chapter 2
10/6 - Chapter 3 - up to page 51
10/7 - Chapter 3
10/11 - Chapter 4
10/12 - Chapter 5
10/13 - Chapter 6

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Mr. Lettiere's English 9 -- Reading and Writing -- Of Mice and Men

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Updated September 11, 2010 | Quizzes Study Guides | Worksheets | Vocab | Novel Guides | Project/ Paper | Resources | Film | Reading Schedule | Quizzes Summary Quizzes: Quote Quizzes: Crossword Puzzle: Interactive Crossword Puzzle Jeopardy: Other Quizzes: Below are links to quizzes on the Internet.

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Of Mice and Men Trailer (WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILER)

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Of Mice And Men - Sherbino Theatre Company

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Video SparkNotes: John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men summary

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John Steinbeck - Nobel Prize Author | Mini Bio | BIO

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