‘Of Mice and Men’ Setting and atmosphere in Chapter One
Question 1 At what time of day do we first meet Lennie and George?
Question 2 The place where we see them is peaceful and idyllic. What does idyllic mean?
Question 3 What do the animals do when the men appear?
Question 4 Why does George worry about Lennie drinking from the ‘green’ pool?
Question 5 Which words best sum up the setting and atmosphere of this chapter? hostile and frightening peaceful and harmonious happy and excited
The Answers….
Question 1 At what time of day do we first meet Lennie and George? evening
Question 2 The place where we see them is peaceful and idyllic. What does idyllic mean? Picturesque, Rural, unspoilt
Question 3 What do the animals do when the men appear? Flee – leave quickly
Question 4 Why does George worry about Lennie drinking from the ‘green’ pool? ‘still’ water may be harmful
Question 5 Which words best sum up the setting and atmosphere of this chapter? hostile and frightening peaceful and harmonious happy and excited? peaceful and harmonious