Question
“Candy looked a long time at Slim to try to find some reversal. And Slim gave him none.”
Question: What central idea is emphasized by the shooting of Candy’s dog?
Group of answer choices
Kindness wins out over cruelty.
Weakness is rejected in a harsh world.
Old age brings respect and protection.
Loneliness can always be solved by friendship.
Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
What theme is developed through George, Lennie, and Candy discussing their dream of owning land?
Group of answer choices
Dreams give people hope, but they may not be achievable.
Loneliness is caused by having too many friends.
Friendship prevents people from working hard.
The ranch workers are greedy and selfish.
Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
What central idea is developed when George tells Slim how he used to play tricks on Lennie but stopped?
Group of answer choices
George wishes Lennie were smarter.
George enjoys being in control.
Lennie often gets angry at George.
George feels guilty about taking advantage of Lennie’s trust.
Flag question: Question 4
Question 41 pts
How does Steinbeck structure George’s retelling of the dream (when Candy joins in) to add meaning?
Group of answer choices
He repeats key details to show how the dream grows more real.
He shifts narrators to show each man’s perspective.
He lists farming equipment to show the challenges.
He interrupts with flashbacks to Lennie’s childhood.
Flag question: Question 5
Question 51 pts
“Slim said, ‘Candy, you can have a pup if you want to.’ Candy did not answer. The silence fell on the room again. It came out of the night and invaded the room.”
How does Steinbeck’s figurative description of silence affect the mood in this passage?
Group of answer choices
It creates a heavy, somber mood, emphasizing the loneliness and grief Candy feels.
It creates a hopeful mood, suggesting that Candy will soon feel comforted by Slim’s offer.
It creates a suspenseful mood, suggesting danger is about to enter the bunkhouse.
It creates a joyful mood, showing that the men are eager to welcome Candy into their group.
Flag question: Question 6
Question 61 pts
“George said reverently, ‘I bet we could swing her. I bet we could swing her, all right.’”
Question: What does the word reverently suggest about George’s tone?
Group of answer choices
He speaks with anger.
He speaks with awe.
He speaks with doubt.
He speaks with sarcasm.
Flag question: Question 7
Question 71 pts
“When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible.”
Question: What does reprehensible most nearly mean in this context?
Group of answer choices
ifficult to understand
Worthy of respect
Deserving of blame
Full of excitement
Flag question: Question 8
Question 81 pts
How does the narrator’s perspective shape the reader’s understanding of George and Lennie’s friendship in Chapter 3?
Group of answer choices
The narrator highlights the rarity of their bond in contrast to other lonely workers.
The narrator focuses only on the dangers of their companionship.
The narrator suggests their friendship is common among ranch hands.
he narrator describes their friendship as a temporary arrangement.
Flag question: Question 9
Question 91 pts
What irony is revealed through the narrator’s perspective of the fight?
Group of answer choices
Slim and the other men secretly admire Curley’s bravery.
Lennie is angry and plans the fight carefully.
The narrator presents Curley as a tragic hero.
Curley picks fights with bigger men, but is humiliated when he fights with Lennie.
Flag question: Question 10
Question 101 pts
What does George’s role in the fight reveal about the theme of friendship?
Group of answer choices
George wants Lennie to handle situations on his own.
George encourages Lennie to fight, because he finds it funny.
George wants to distance himself from Lennie’s mistakes.
George guides Lennie and protects him when he loses control.
Question: What central idea is emphasized by the shooting of Candy’s dog?
Group of answer choices
Kindness wins out over cruelty.
Weakness is rejected in a harsh world.
Old age brings respect and protection.
Loneliness can always be solved by friendship.
Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
What theme is developed through George, Lennie, and Candy discussing their dream of owning land?
Group of answer choices
Dreams give people hope, but they may not be achievable.
Loneliness is caused by having too many friends.
Friendship prevents people from working hard.
The ranch workers are greedy and selfish.
Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
What central idea is developed when George tells Slim how he used to play tricks on Lennie but stopped?
Group of answer choices
George wishes Lennie were smarter.
George enjoys being in control.
Lennie often gets angry at George.
George feels guilty about taking advantage of Lennie’s trust.
Flag question: Question 4
Question 41 pts
How does Steinbeck structure George’s retelling of the dream (when Candy joins in) to add meaning?
Group of answer choices
He repeats key details to show how the dream grows more real.
He shifts narrators to show each man’s perspective.
He lists farming equipment to show the challenges.
He interrupts with flashbacks to Lennie’s childhood.
Flag question: Question 5
Question 51 pts
“Slim said, ‘Candy, you can have a pup if you want to.’ Candy did not answer. The silence fell on the room again. It came out of the night and invaded the room.”
How does Steinbeck’s figurative description of silence affect the mood in this passage?
Group of answer choices
It creates a heavy, somber mood, emphasizing the loneliness and grief Candy feels.
It creates a hopeful mood, suggesting that Candy will soon feel comforted by Slim’s offer.
It creates a suspenseful mood, suggesting danger is about to enter the bunkhouse.
It creates a joyful mood, showing that the men are eager to welcome Candy into their group.
Flag question: Question 6
Question 61 pts
“George said reverently, ‘I bet we could swing her. I bet we could swing her, all right.’”
Question: What does the word reverently suggest about George’s tone?
Group of answer choices
He speaks with anger.
He speaks with awe.
He speaks with doubt.
He speaks with sarcasm.
Flag question: Question 7
Question 71 pts
“When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible.”
Question: What does reprehensible most nearly mean in this context?
Group of answer choices
ifficult to understand
Worthy of respect
Deserving of blame
Full of excitement
Flag question: Question 8
Question 81 pts
How does the narrator’s perspective shape the reader’s understanding of George and Lennie’s friendship in Chapter 3?
Group of answer choices
The narrator highlights the rarity of their bond in contrast to other lonely workers.
The narrator focuses only on the dangers of their companionship.
The narrator suggests their friendship is common among ranch hands.
he narrator describes their friendship as a temporary arrangement.
Flag question: Question 9
Question 91 pts
What irony is revealed through the narrator’s perspective of the fight?
Group of answer choices
Slim and the other men secretly admire Curley’s bravery.
Lennie is angry and plans the fight carefully.
The narrator presents Curley as a tragic hero.
Curley picks fights with bigger men, but is humiliated when he fights with Lennie.
Flag question: Question 10
Question 101 pts
What does George’s role in the fight reveal about the theme of friendship?
Group of answer choices
George wants Lennie to handle situations on his own.
George encourages Lennie to fight, because he finds it funny.
George wants to distance himself from Lennie’s mistakes.
George guides Lennie and protects him when he loses control.
Answers
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Here are the answers based on the questions you've provided:
**Question 1: What central idea is emphasized by the shooting of Candy’s dog?**
- **Answer:** Weakness is rejected in a harsh world.
**Question 2: What theme is developed through George, Lennie, and Candy discussing their dream of owning land?**
- **Answer:** Dreams give people hope, but they may not be achievable.
**Question 3: What central idea is developed when George tells Slim how he used to play tricks on Lennie but stopped?**
- **Answer:** George feels guilty about taking advantage of Lennie’s trust.
**Question 4: How does Steinbeck structure George’s retelling of the dream (when Candy joins in) to add meaning?**
- **Answer:** He repeats key details to show how the dream grows more real.
**Question 5: How does Steinbeck’s figurative description of silence affect the mood in this passage?**
- **Answer:** It creates a heavy, somber mood, emphasizing the loneliness and grief Candy feels.
**Question 6: What does the word reverently suggest about George’s tone?**
- **Answer:** He speaks with awe.
**Question 7: What does reprehensible most nearly mean in this context?**
- **Answer:** Deserving of blame.
**Question 8: How does the narrator’s perspective shape the reader’s understanding of George and Lennie’s friendship in Chapter 3?**
- **Answer:** The narrator highlights the rarity of their bond in contrast to other lonely workers.
**Question 9: What irony is revealed through the narrator’s perspective of the fight?**
- **Answer:** Curley picks fights with bigger men, but is humiliated when he fights with Lennie.
**Question 10: What does George’s role in the fight reveal about the theme of friendship?**
- **Answer:** George guides Lennie and protects him when he loses control.
Feel free to ask if you need more clarification or further questions!
**Question 1: What central idea is emphasized by the shooting of Candy’s dog?**
- **Answer:** Weakness is rejected in a harsh world.
**Question 2: What theme is developed through George, Lennie, and Candy discussing their dream of owning land?**
- **Answer:** Dreams give people hope, but they may not be achievable.
**Question 3: What central idea is developed when George tells Slim how he used to play tricks on Lennie but stopped?**
- **Answer:** George feels guilty about taking advantage of Lennie’s trust.
**Question 4: How does Steinbeck structure George’s retelling of the dream (when Candy joins in) to add meaning?**
- **Answer:** He repeats key details to show how the dream grows more real.
**Question 5: How does Steinbeck’s figurative description of silence affect the mood in this passage?**
- **Answer:** It creates a heavy, somber mood, emphasizing the loneliness and grief Candy feels.
**Question 6: What does the word reverently suggest about George’s tone?**
- **Answer:** He speaks with awe.
**Question 7: What does reprehensible most nearly mean in this context?**
- **Answer:** Deserving of blame.
**Question 8: How does the narrator’s perspective shape the reader’s understanding of George and Lennie’s friendship in Chapter 3?**
- **Answer:** The narrator highlights the rarity of their bond in contrast to other lonely workers.
**Question 9: What irony is revealed through the narrator’s perspective of the fight?**
- **Answer:** Curley picks fights with bigger men, but is humiliated when he fights with Lennie.
**Question 10: What does George’s role in the fight reveal about the theme of friendship?**
- **Answer:** George guides Lennie and protects him when he loses control.
Feel free to ask if you need more clarification or further questions!