Wednesday, June 15, 2011

1984WR Hmwk for TH 6/16

1 - FEG p. 320-321 Ex. 14

2 - AW p. 71 Practice 6 (Read about Varying Sent Openings on the previous page first)

3 - Tomorrow (6/16) I will check to see that you completed the OMAM Qs for Ch. 3. If you didn't finish this in class today, it is part of your homework.

Here are the questions:

Chapter Three
1. Why does George say Lennie would want to sleep in the barn that Friday night?
2. According to George, how did he end up traveling with Lennie?
3. What happened that made George stop playing tricks on Lennie?
4. Why did George and Lennie have to flee from Weed?
5. Who makes the final decision on whether or not Candy’s old dog should be shot?
6. What is significant about the letter Whit reads from the Western magazine?
7. Why does George agree to let Candy come with them to their dream farm?
8. Why does Curley attack Lennie in the bunk house?
9. Even though his hand is crushed, why does Curley agree not to tell on Lennie?
10. What punishment from George does Lennie fear he will get for hurting Curley?
11. What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie achieve their dream? Why do you think Candy wants to be a part of the dream?