SparkNotes: Of Mice and Men: Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz: Quick Quiz

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Where does the power to oppress come from, as suggested in the novel?

Great internal resolve
Weakness
Love
Hate

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What does the farm that Lennie and George want to buy represent?

The victory of capitalism over communism
Traditional family values
Isolation and loneliness
An idealized notion of brotherhood and freedom

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What place is there for women in the novel’s idealized vision of brotherly love?

They have uncanny knowledge and wisdom.
They are healers and nurturers.
They have no place.
They are the ultimate meaning of love.

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What does Lennie’s puppy represent?

An interventionist God and the lack of free will
The victory of the strong over the weak
Scientific skepticism
The dangers of love

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What does novel suggest about the American dream?

That it’s only for the rich
That any one can achieve it
That it’s impossible
That we have already achieved it

Of Mice and Men

Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz

1 of 5
Where does the power to oppress come from, as suggested in the novel?

2 of 5
What does the farm that Lennie and George want to buy represent?

3 of 5
What place is there for women in the novel’s idealized vision of brotherly love?

4 of 5
What does Lennie’s puppy represent?

5 of 5
What does novel suggest about the American dream?

Of Mice and Men: Popular pages

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CHARACTERS Lennie: Character Analysis

MAIN IDEAS Plot Analysis

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MAIN IDEAS Important Quotations Explained

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1 of 5 Where does the power to oppress come from, as suggested in the novel?

2 of 5 What does the farm that Lennie and George want to buy represent?

3 of 5 What place is there for women in the novel’s idealized vision of brotherly love?

4 of 5 What does Lennie’s puppy represent?

5 of 5 What does novel suggest about the American dream?

Of Mice and Men: Popular pages

CHARACTERS Character List

CHARACTERS Lennie: Character Analysis

MAIN IDEAS Plot Analysis

MAIN IDEAS Who is to blame for the death of Curley’s wife?

MAIN IDEAS Important Quotations Explained

FURTHER STUDY Review Quiz

Take a Study Break

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1 of 5
Where does the power to oppress come from, as suggested in the novel?

2 of 5
What does the farm that Lennie and George want to buy represent?

3 of 5
What place is there for women in the novel’s idealized vision of brotherly love?

4 of 5
What does Lennie’s puppy represent?

5 of 5
What does novel suggest about the American dream?