Steinbeck saw himself embattled by _____________. 

Which of the following provides the best synonym for the word “phenomenon”? 

We were shocked to hear our CEO’s _______________ views about women and their potential for leadership. 

Lennie’s characterization is primarily defined by his:

Candy’s old dog being shot can be seen as a foreshadowing of:

I would __________ that Allison skipped prom because she broke up with her boyfriend last week. However, I could be wrong. 

What is the theme of the novel? Support your chosen theme with two specific examples.

The remains of something that has been destroyed can be referred to as:

What is the significance of George telling Lennie to look across the river and imagine their dream ranch before the tragic ending?

Due to the criminal’s continued malfeasance, he was sentenced to life in prison.