Question

1. this character offers to lend george and lennie money

a) curly
b) carlson
c) candy
d) crooks

1. what does slim mean when he says \after a while, they get mean.\

a) men who travel alone are better off because they only worry for themselves
b) men who travel alone spend all their money on alcohol and women
c) men who travel alone become bitter and lose compassion
d) men should just stay in one place

1. what do women represent in of mice and men?

a) temptation and problems
b) strength and individuality
c) friendship and love
d) loss of hope

1. why do the men think they will get to see a fight (chap 3)?

a) curley thinks carlson shot his mule
b) curley thinks lennie is messing with his wife
c) curley calls lennie a big baby and george gets angry
d) curley thinks slim is messing with his wife

1. lennie is often compared to...

a) the sick
b) animals
c) pests
d) artists

Explanation:

These are comprehension questions about John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men:

1. For Q20: Candy offers his savings to join George and Lennie's farm plan.
2. For Q21: Slim's line refers to the bitterness of isolated migrant workers losing kindness.
3. For Q22: Curley's wife (the only female character) brings conflict and trouble to the men.
4. For Q23: In Chapter 3, Curley suspects Slim of being with his wife, leading to tension that nearly sparks a fight.
5. For Q24: Lennie is frequently described with animal-like traits (e.g., bear-like hands, dog-like loyalty/behavior) throughout the novella.

Answer:

1. c) Candy
2. c) Men who travel alone become bitter and lose compassion
3. a) Temptation and Problems
4. d) Curley thinks Slim is messing with his wife
5. b) animals