LANGUAGE ACQUISTION DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH B -SUMMATIVE
10TH GRADE

Reading Check II OMAM (A)– GRADE 10

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires and a touch that never hurts".- Charles Dickens.
NAME: CLASS: DATE:
Instructions: Please answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability.
1. How much blame would you place on Curley for the fight that occurred with Lennie? Why? (1 mark)
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2. How much blame would you put on Lennie for what occurred with Curley’s wife at the end of the book? (1
mark)
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3. How does the death of Candy's dog foreshadow what happens with Lennie? (min. 2-3 sentences) (2 marks)
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4. How does the author build tension when discussing Curley’s wife? Please point to an example from the book
as evidence. (1 mark)
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What does it show?
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5.How does Steinbeck portray loneliness within the story? Please point to an example as support. (min. 2-3 sentences) (1
mark)
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Bonus (1 mark): The author (John Steinbeck) utilized allusion when he created the title of this book. He was referring to
lines in a poem by Robert Burns. You can find the key lines from this poem below.
But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane [you aren't alone]
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes o' mice an' men
Gang aft a-gley, [often go awry]
An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,
For promised joy.
How can you connect these lines to the book?
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LANGUAGE ACQUISTION DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH B -SUMMATIVE
10TH GRADE

Reading Check II OMAM (B)– GRADE 10

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires and a touch that never hurts".- Charles Dickens.
NAME: CLASS: DATE:
Instructions: Please answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability.
1. How much blame would you put on Curley’s wife for the events that led to her downfall? Please add one citation
from the book as support. (15 points)
Argument:
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Evidence:
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2. Why did George feel obligated to kill Lennie? (Min. 2-3 sentences) (1 mark)
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3. What is the perspective of Curley’s wife for why she is unhappy? Include a citation as support (min. 2-3
sentences). (2 marks)
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4. What is the meaning of Lennie’s visions at the end of the book? (1 mark)
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5. How should the audience understand Crooks after learning more about him in the second half? What value does
he bring to the story? (min. 2-3 sentences) (2 marks)
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Bonus (5 points): The author (John Steinbeck) utilized allusion when he created the title of this book. He was referring to
lines in a poem by Robert Burns. You can find the key lines from this poem below.
But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane [you aren't alone]
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes o' mice an' men
Gang aft a-gley, [often go awry]
An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,
For promised joy.
How can you connect these lines to the book?
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LANGUAGE ACQUISTION DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH B -SUMMATIVE
10TH GRADE

Reading Check II OMAM (C)– GRADE 10

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires and a touch that never hurts".- Charles Dickens.
NAME: CLASS: DATE:
Instructions: Please answer all of the following questions to the best of your ability.
1. Choose a theme which you think was emphasized in Of Mice and Men. Afterwards explain your choice with an
example. (2 marks)
Argument:
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Justification from book:
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2. Which characteristic of Curley’s wife would you say lead to her downfall? (min. 2-3 sentences) (2 marks)
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Justification:
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3. What were two other things that died when George killed Lennie? (1 mark)
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B.
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4. Why do so many characters open up to Lennie, and tell him their stories?(Min. 2-3 sentences) (1 mark)
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5. Where were Lennie and Curley’s wife when they had their final scene together? ( 1 mark)
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Bonus (1 mark): Why does the author begin the final act (Chapter V) of the book with the language that he chooses?
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LANGUAGE ACQUISTION DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH B -SUMMATIVE
10TH GRADE
Reading Check II OMAM (D)– GRADE 10
"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires and a touch that never hurts".- Charles Dickens.
Name: Class: Date:

Instructions: Each question states the number of points, and the bonus is worth 5 points. If you have any questions, then
please speak with the teacher. Please be aware of the time limit for this quiz.
1. Which characteristic of Lennie would you say lead to his tragic end in the story? (min. 2-3 sentences) (2 marks)
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Justification:
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2. What does Curley’s wife think happened to Curley’s hand by the end of the novel? (1-2 sentences) (1 mark)
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3. John Steinbeck is white, and Crooks is black. Should African American be offended by the characteristics
mentioned regarding Crooks? Why or why not? (1 mark)
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4. How does Steinbeck portray fate within the story? Please point to an example as support. (2 marks)
Example:
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Explanation:
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5. How does Steinbeck portray powerlessness within the story? Please point to an example as support. (min. 2-3
sentences) (1 mark)
Argument:
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Example:
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Bonus: What did George ask Candy to lie about when they saw what happened to Curley’s wife? (1 mark)
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