Question
“The old man moved toward the door, and his ancient dog shuffled after him.”
What does Steinbeck suggest about Candy’s character through this detail?
Group of answer choices
Candy is weak and isolated, much like his dog.
Candy is admired by the boss for his strength.
Candy is respected for his leadership on the ranch.
Candy is cruel and neglects his dog.
Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
Which detail from chapter two best supports the idea that friendship helps George and Lennie endure difficult circumstances?
Group of answer choices
George won't allow Lennie to get a puppy.
George warns Lennie to avoid Curley.
George gets angry at Lennie for talking to the boss.
The boss questions why George speaks for Lennie.
Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
Which characterization best supports the central idea that power and status are unequal amoung the people on the ranch?
Group of answer choices
Slim is described as “the prince of the ranch.”
Lennie carries his work card in his pocket.
Candy is called “the swamper” when he enters.
The workers are all paid the same wage.
Flag question: Question 4
Question 41 pts
“The bunkhouse was a long, rectangular building inside. Whitewashed walls, unpainted floor. Eight bunks against the walls, each with an apple box for belongings.”
What text structure is Steinbeck using in this passage?
Group of answer choices
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
Sequence
Description
Flag question: Question 5
Question 51 pts
“A tall man stood in the doorway. He wore a Stetson hat, blue jeans, and carried a push broom. He was a swamper.”
Based on the context, what is the denotative meaning of the word swamper?
Group of answer choices
A man who repairs farm equipment
A man who spends time in marshy swamps
A worker who supervises the men in the fields
Someone who cleans and maintains the bunkhouse
Flag question: Question 6
Question 61 pts
What does the connotation of swamper suggest about Candy’s position on the ranch?
Group of answer choices
He is respected as a leader.
He has little power and does menial work.
He is wealthy and successful.
He has many responsibilities.
Flag question: Question 7
Question 71 pts
“At about ten o'clock in the morning the sun threw a bright dust-laden bar through one of the side windows, and in and out of the beam flies shot like rushing stars.”
How does Steinbeck’s use of figurative language in this passage contribute to the mood?
Group of answer choices
The figurative language emphasizes the emptiness of the ranch, creating a lonely mood.
The simile comparing flies to “rushing stars” creates a lively, almost magical mood in the otherwise plain bunkhouse.
The description of the sun creates a mood of fear and suspense for what is coming.
The imagery of dust and flies makes the bunkhouse seem dark and threatening.
Flag question: Question 8
Question 81 pts
“His glance was at once calculating and pugnacious.”
What does pugnacious mean?
Group of answer choices
Quiet and thoughtful
Cheerful and optimistic
Ready to fight or quarrel
Nervous and uncertain
Flag question: Question 9
Question 91 pts
“George said brusquely, ‘What you doin’ in here?’”
What does brusquely mean?
Group of answer choices
Politely and kindly
Abruptly and roughly
Quietly and softly
Hesitantly and uncertainly
Flag question: Question 10
Question 101 pts
“Well,” said George, “we’re gonna have a little place. We’re gonna have a cow and some pigs and—”
“An’ live off the fatta the lan’,” Lennie shouted.
George broke in patiently, “An’ we’ll have a big vegetable patch and a rabbit hutch and chickens.”
What does this passage reveal about George and Lennie’s dream?
Group of answer choices
It suggests that ranch workers rarely think about the future.
It proves they want to leave the ranch as quickly as possible.
It shows their fear of living alone without friends.
It represents their hope for independence and stability in a difficult world.
What does Steinbeck suggest about Candy’s character through this detail?
Group of answer choices
Candy is weak and isolated, much like his dog.
Candy is admired by the boss for his strength.
Candy is respected for his leadership on the ranch.
Candy is cruel and neglects his dog.
Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
Which detail from chapter two best supports the idea that friendship helps George and Lennie endure difficult circumstances?
Group of answer choices
George won't allow Lennie to get a puppy.
George warns Lennie to avoid Curley.
George gets angry at Lennie for talking to the boss.
The boss questions why George speaks for Lennie.
Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
Which characterization best supports the central idea that power and status are unequal amoung the people on the ranch?
Group of answer choices
Slim is described as “the prince of the ranch.”
Lennie carries his work card in his pocket.
Candy is called “the swamper” when he enters.
The workers are all paid the same wage.
Flag question: Question 4
Question 41 pts
“The bunkhouse was a long, rectangular building inside. Whitewashed walls, unpainted floor. Eight bunks against the walls, each with an apple box for belongings.”
What text structure is Steinbeck using in this passage?
Group of answer choices
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
Sequence
Description
Flag question: Question 5
Question 51 pts
“A tall man stood in the doorway. He wore a Stetson hat, blue jeans, and carried a push broom. He was a swamper.”
Based on the context, what is the denotative meaning of the word swamper?
Group of answer choices
A man who repairs farm equipment
A man who spends time in marshy swamps
A worker who supervises the men in the fields
Someone who cleans and maintains the bunkhouse
Flag question: Question 6
Question 61 pts
What does the connotation of swamper suggest about Candy’s position on the ranch?
Group of answer choices
He is respected as a leader.
He has little power and does menial work.
He is wealthy and successful.
He has many responsibilities.
Flag question: Question 7
Question 71 pts
“At about ten o'clock in the morning the sun threw a bright dust-laden bar through one of the side windows, and in and out of the beam flies shot like rushing stars.”
How does Steinbeck’s use of figurative language in this passage contribute to the mood?
Group of answer choices
The figurative language emphasizes the emptiness of the ranch, creating a lonely mood.
The simile comparing flies to “rushing stars” creates a lively, almost magical mood in the otherwise plain bunkhouse.
The description of the sun creates a mood of fear and suspense for what is coming.
The imagery of dust and flies makes the bunkhouse seem dark and threatening.
Flag question: Question 8
Question 81 pts
“His glance was at once calculating and pugnacious.”
What does pugnacious mean?
Group of answer choices
Quiet and thoughtful
Cheerful and optimistic
Ready to fight or quarrel
Nervous and uncertain
Flag question: Question 9
Question 91 pts
“George said brusquely, ‘What you doin’ in here?’”
What does brusquely mean?
Group of answer choices
Politely and kindly
Abruptly and roughly
Quietly and softly
Hesitantly and uncertainly
Flag question: Question 10
Question 101 pts
“Well,” said George, “we’re gonna have a little place. We’re gonna have a cow and some pigs and—”
“An’ live off the fatta the lan’,” Lennie shouted.
George broke in patiently, “An’ we’ll have a big vegetable patch and a rabbit hutch and chickens.”
What does this passage reveal about George and Lennie’s dream?
Group of answer choices
It suggests that ranch workers rarely think about the future.
It proves they want to leave the ranch as quickly as possible.
It shows their fear of living alone without friends.
It represents their hope for independence and stability in a difficult world.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the text from John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men":
1. **What does Steinbeck suggest about Candy’s character through this detail?**
- **Candy is weak and isolated, much like his dog.**
2. **Which detail from chapter two best supports the idea that friendship helps George and Lennie endure difficult circumstances?**
- **George warns Lennie to avoid Curley.**
3. **Which characterization best supports the central idea that power and status are unequal among the people on the ranch?**
- **Candy is called “the swamper” when he enters.**
4. **What text structure is Steinbeck using in this passage?**
- **Description.**
5. **Based on the context, what is the denotative meaning of the word swamper?**
- **Someone who cleans and maintains the bunkhouse.**
6. **What does the connotation of swamper suggest about Candy’s position on the ranch?**
- **He has little power and does menial work.**
7. **How does Steinbeck’s use of figurative language in this passage contribute to the mood?**
- **The simile comparing flies to “rushing stars” creates a lively, almost magical mood in the otherwise plain bunkhouse.**
8. **What does pugnacious mean?**
- **Ready to fight or quarrel.**
9. **What does brusquely mean?**
- **Abruptly and roughly.**
10. **What does this passage reveal about George and Lennie’s dream?**
- **It represents their hope for independence and stability in a difficult world.**
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification on any of the answers!
1. **What does Steinbeck suggest about Candy’s character through this detail?**
- **Candy is weak and isolated, much like his dog.**
2. **Which detail from chapter two best supports the idea that friendship helps George and Lennie endure difficult circumstances?**
- **George warns Lennie to avoid Curley.**
3. **Which characterization best supports the central idea that power and status are unequal among the people on the ranch?**
- **Candy is called “the swamper” when he enters.**
4. **What text structure is Steinbeck using in this passage?**
- **Description.**
5. **Based on the context, what is the denotative meaning of the word swamper?**
- **Someone who cleans and maintains the bunkhouse.**
6. **What does the connotation of swamper suggest about Candy’s position on the ranch?**
- **He has little power and does menial work.**
7. **How does Steinbeck’s use of figurative language in this passage contribute to the mood?**
- **The simile comparing flies to “rushing stars” creates a lively, almost magical mood in the otherwise plain bunkhouse.**
8. **What does pugnacious mean?**
- **Ready to fight or quarrel.**
9. **What does brusquely mean?**
- **Abruptly and roughly.**
10. **What does this passage reveal about George and Lennie’s dream?**
- **It represents their hope for independence and stability in a difficult world.**
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification on any of the answers!