EXERCISE
Comprehension
1. Answer the following questions.
a) How did George Ramsay look while sittin
restaurant ?
b Who was causing George trouble ?
c) Why did Tom leave his work ?
d What did Tom do when his money was spent
e) How old were George and Tom ?
1) How did Tom become rich ?
2. Give brief answers to the following questions.
boa
Answers
Explanation:
a. George Ramsay was unhappy while taking lunch alone in a restaurant because Tom had suddenly become far richer than he. To him it seemed unfair.
b. Before the novelette's action begins, George and Lennie are run out of the town of Weed because Lennie had once again gotten himself and George in trouble.
c. He realized that his own creative abilities and his sensitivity were being destroyed by his surroundings. Furthermore, he knew that if he didn't act, he would suffer regret, unhappiness, and a complete deterioration of his natural creative abilities. Tom's rejection of his family was not a selfish, egocentric escape.
d. Tom blackmailed his brother George. Sometimes he assured him that he would improve himself. Thus, he got money from George.
e.
1. He built a new house, bought a new wagon, fancy clothes, and horses.