Monday, October 22, 2007

Of Mice and Men Test Preview

Who is being described here?

Identify the character, and find the page where the description is. Add any notes.
'(He) was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose.'
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'A huge man, shapeless of face, with large pale eyes, with wide sloping shoulders. and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws. His arms ... hung loosely ...'
Character:
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'A tall, stoop-shouldered old man ... he pointed with his right arm, and out of the sleeve came a round, stick-like wrist, but no hand.'
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Who is talking here? Explain the context

'I ain't sure it's good water, ... looks kinda scummy.' (p.3)

'I remember about the rabbits, George.' (p.5)

'God a'mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy.' (p.11)

'Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.' (p.14)

'Hide in the brush until I come for you. Can you remember that?' (p.16)

Define the following terms and create sentences for each word.

Aloof

Appreciate

Apprehend

Belligerent

Bemuse

Brittle

Complacency

Derision

Imperious

Indignation

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