Chapter 1 of 'Of Mice and Men'

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True or false: George and Lennie dream of owning a piece of land with a small house and lots of animals?

True (A)

True or false: Lennie is compared to a weak animal because of his strength?

False (B)

True or false: George and Lennie have been traveling together for a short time?

False (B)

True or false: The river where George and Lennie camped is the Missouri River?

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True or false: Candy offers to give George and Lennie some money in exchange for their help?

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Match the following key elements from 'Of Mice and Men' with their descriptions:

George and Lennie = On their way to a new job Lennie's habit = Causes trouble in their lives Dream = Owning a piece of land with a small house and lots of animals Place they're escaping from = Why they're on the run Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters' actions with their outcomes:

George warns Lennie = They won't be able to achieve their dream if he gets into trouble again Lennie is compared to a(n) animal = Because of his strength George often tells Lennie about their dream = To keep him out of trouble Candy offers to give George and Lennie some money = In exchange for their help Signup and view all the answers

Match the following places with their significance in the story:

The river where George and Lennie camped = The night before they arrived at the ranch The place they're supposed to go to = If they get into trouble Signup and view all the answers

Match the following warnings with their reasons:

George warns Lennie not to speak when they meet the boss = He's afraid Lennie will say something wrong George reminds Lennie about the place they're supposed to go to = If they get into trouble Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters' actions with their motivations:

George and Lennie are on the run = Escaping from trouble George and Lennie dream of owning a piece of land = With a small house and lots of animals Signup and view all the answers

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Chapter 1: Introduction to George and Lennie

George and Lennie are traveling to a new ranch.
Lennie has a habit of touching soft things, which causes trouble in the past.
George warns Lennie that if he gets into trouble again, they won't be able to achieve their dream of owning a piece of land.
The dream farm consists of a small house and lots of rabbits.
George and Lennie are escaping from trouble in Weed, which is why they're on the run.
Lennie is compared to a bear because of his strength.
George and Lennie have been traveling together for a long time.
George often tells Lennie about their dream to keep him out of trouble.
The two men camped the night before at the Salinas River.
George warns Lennie not to speak when they meet the boss because he's afraid Lennie will say something stupid.
Candy offers to give George and Lennie some money in exchange for their work.
George reminds Lennie about the place they're supposed to go to if they get into trouble, a hideout spot.