Question

Explain who said the quote and why (follow the example)

FROM Of mice and me

1. What had Lennie done to cause trouble in the town of Weed?

2. When George gets angry with all the trouble Lennie causes, what does Lennie say he will do?

3. What is George and Lennie's dream?

4. What are George's instructions to Lennie when they meet the new boss?

5. What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble?



Read the following quotes from the novel. Then explain who said each of them, and write about what you

think the possible reasons are that the author created these words for each of these characters.


1. "I could pet it with my thumb..."(5-6). "–jus' wanted to pet it..."(11-12).

EXAMPLE: Lennie is the speaker. The author puts these words in Lennie's mouth to show us that

Lennie really likes to touch soft things, like fur and fabric.


2. "I wanted you to stay with me" (12-13).


3. "Tell me–like you done before" (13-14).


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Answer 1

Mice and me deal with friendship, loneliness, belonging and hope.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Lenin saw the girl in the weed, he told George that he only wanted to feel the fabric of a pretty dress. But a strange man starting handling the girl's dress, but Lennie was naive.

2. George first becomes angry with Lennie over the dead mouse which Lennie has been keeping in his pocket. His anger boils over and he describes all the problems Lennie causes and his wish to be away from his friend.

3. Both share the dream to buy a piece of land. It is the American Dream in pursuit of happiness.

4. George tells him not to tell anything to the boss and show him he is a good worker.

5. George tells him to come and hide near the bushes where they were camping.