omam notes Essay Example
OM&M: Recent exam questions
2012 (January)
(a) Extract : Ch. 2 ‘The boss turned to George. […] I’d shoot myself.’ Look closely at how George speaks and behaves here. What does it reveal about his character?
(b) Imagine you are Slim. At the end of the novel you think back over what has happened since George and Lennie arrived at the ranch. Write down your thoughts and feelings. Remember how Slim would speak when you write your answer.
(c) Show how Steinbeck presents the theme of friendship in Of Mice and Men.
2011
(a) Extract: Ch. 5 ‘Lennie went back and look at the dead girl [...] much more than a moment’ With close reference to the extract, show how John Steinbeck creates mood and atmosphere here.
(b) For which character in Of Mice and Men do you have the most sympathy? Show how John Steinbeck’s presentation of your chosen character creates sympathy for him or her.
(c) How is the relationship between Curley and his wife important to the novel as a whole?
2010 (a) Extract : Ch.5 ‘Curley’s wife came around the end of the last stall…’ Look closely at how Curley’s wife speaks and behaves here. How does it affect your feelings towards her ?
(b) How is the character of Crooks important to the novel as a whole ?
(c) A critic said about Of Mice and Men : ‘the characters are powerless.’ Do you agree ? Give reasons to support your opinions.
2009
(a) Extract: Ch. 1 “Lennie crawled slowly and cautiously around the fire until he was close to...” Look closely at how George and Lennie speak and behave here. What does it reveal about their relationship?
(b) Imagine you are Candy. At the end of the novel, you think back over what has happened since George and Lennie arrived at the ranch. Write down your thoughts and feelings. Remember how Candy would speak when you write your answer.
(c) How does John Steinbeck present the relationship between George and Lennie throughout the novel?
2008
(a)Extract: Ch. 3 “Curley stepped over to Lennie like a terrier.
2012 (January)
(a) Extract : Ch. 2 ‘The boss turned to George. […] I’d shoot myself.’ Look closely at how George speaks and behaves here. What does it reveal about his character?
(b) Imagine you are Slim. At the end of the novel you think back over what has happened since George and Lennie arrived at the ranch. Write down your thoughts and feelings. Remember how Slim would speak when you write your answer.
(c) Show how Steinbeck presents the theme of friendship in Of Mice and Men.
2011
(a) Extract: Ch. 5 ‘Lennie went back and look at the dead girl [...] much more than a moment’ With close reference to the extract, show how John Steinbeck creates mood and atmosphere here.
(b) For which character in Of Mice and Men do you have the most sympathy? Show how John Steinbeck’s presentation of your chosen character creates sympathy for him or her.
(c) How is the relationship between Curley and his wife important to the novel as a whole?
2010 (a) Extract : Ch.5 ‘Curley’s wife came around the end of the last stall…’ Look closely at how Curley’s wife speaks and behaves here. How does it affect your feelings towards her ?
(b) How is the character of Crooks important to the novel as a whole ?
(c) A critic said about Of Mice and Men : ‘the characters are powerless.’ Do you agree ? Give reasons to support your opinions.
2009
(a) Extract: Ch. 1 “Lennie crawled slowly and cautiously around the fire until he was close to...” Look closely at how George and Lennie speak and behave here. What does it reveal about their relationship?
(b) Imagine you are Candy. At the end of the novel, you think back over what has happened since George and Lennie arrived at the ranch. Write down your thoughts and feelings. Remember how Candy would speak when you write your answer.
(c) How does John Steinbeck present the relationship between George and Lennie throughout the novel?
2008
(a)Extract: Ch. 3 “Curley stepped over to Lennie like a terrier.