(1) Of all the common characteristics of mice, rabbits and puppies, list the three
you believe are the most important ones for Steinbeck. Why do you believe these
three are the most important?
Your answer

Analyze the central conflict and its in a story to discover the theme. resolution protagonist antagonist character

Which of the following words in bold means “to put before something else”? a) the broken device sat unused in a box. b) jose wanted to defermaking a decision about college until the spring. c) ashok’s counsel was to go to the store tomorrow. d) i would prefer to go to a movie this weekend instead of the play.

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.