13 Of Mice and Men Final Reading // Due the week of Dec. 2, 2014

Hi Everyone!

This week:

1. Finish the book 
2. Write 5 discussion questions
3. Write around 1/2-1 page about whether you think George made the right or wrong decision at the end of the book. By the end, you should know what decision this is (it's pretty major), but if you're still unsure if you have it, email me your guess and I'll let you know if you're right.

12 Of Mice and Men // Due the week of Nov. 17, 2014

Hi Everyone!

This week, read up until the chapter that starts, "One end of the great barn…"

There aren't chapter numbers, so I figured this might be an easier gauge. I suggest finding that chapter and bookmarking it so you don't read over.

Then write 5 discussion questions. Thanks!

11 Of Mice and Men // Due the week of Nov. 12, 2014

Hi Everyone!

This week, read chapters 1-2 of Of Mice and Men and complete the following writing homework:

(The page numbers may change depending on which version of the book you have)

Of Mice and Men

Homework Discussion Questions

Answer each of the questions below in at least 3 sentences each.

Chapter 1

• (Page 1) Why does Steinbeck describe the setting with such detail?
• (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 9) Steinbeck compares Lennie to a terrier - What does this comparison say about Lennie?

• What does it say about the view of handicapped people during the 1930s?
• How have views on the handicapped changed/stayed the same today?
• (Page 11) George complains about having to take care of Lennie. Why might George keep Lennie around?

Chapter Two

• (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 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?