Tough Questions On John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice And Men'

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Tough Questions are the parts of the novel that create a question in your mind. Create at least FIVE questions from the text drawing from specific things that happen in the chapters. Provide your question and the page number it refers to. The questions should not be simple plot questions but should • develop the analysis of the plot (such as, “what motive might the character have for this…” or “what can you conclude from this…”) • evaluate some element of the text (such as, “how did the author create the mood”, “would it be better if “, “why do you think the author used this word/idea”, “what is the tone of…) • ask for predictions (such as, “after this happened, what do you think will happen to…) • ask the author for information (such as, “why did Steinbeck…) • …show more content…

Why did George tell Lennie not to say a word to the boss? (page 6) 2. Why do you think the author used the idea of Lennie liking to pet soft things? (page 9) 3. Why did George tell Lennie to stay away from Curley’s wife? (page 11) 4. What do you think will happen after Curley yelled at Lennie? (page 25) 5. What can you conclude from Curley’s wife talking to the other ranch workers? (page

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