Copy the following questions into the literature section of your notebook. After reading chapters 1 & 2, answer the questions thoughtfully. We will be discussing these in groups on Thursday, October 31.
Chapter 1 Reading Questions (For a printable version, click here.)
(Page 1) Why does Steinbeck describe the setting with such detail? ◦What is the relationship between George and Lennie? ◦Describe how their "voices" differ.
•(Page 5) What observations can you make about Lennie based on his attachment to the dead mouse?
•(Page 7) What do you think could have happened in Weed to make George and Lennie leave?
•(Page 11) George complains about having to take care of Lennie. Why might George keep Lennie around?
Chapter Two Reading Questions (For a printable version, click here.)
•(Page 20) What can we assume about the boss from Candy's description of him? ◦Candy claims he is a nice man - What evidence do we have for/against this statement? ◦Is Candy a reliable source of information? Why/why not?
•(Page 22) Why might the boss jump to the conclusion that George is taking advantage of Lennie? ◦Why doesn't George simply tell the boss the truth about Lennie instead of claiming to be his cousin?
•(Page 25) Why is Curly hostile towards Lennie? ◦Is Curly's attitude justified? Why/why not? •
(Page 31) Lennie thinks Curly's wife is "purty" - Should the sexual attraction of a handicapped person differ from that of a non-handicapped person? Why/why not?
•(Page 33) Slim is described as a talented, good looking, well respected man on the ranch. Does this give him reason to flirt with Curly's wife? Why does he seem to get away with it?
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