On the Farm
What animal does Lennie sometimes keep in his pocket?
A dead mouse.
How is Curley injured in his fight with Lennie?
Lennie crushes Curley's hand.
How does George explain his relationship with Lennie to the boss?
George says that he and Lennie are cousins.
What is the name of the town that Lennie and George are fleeing from?
Weed.
She is considered to be a 'tramp' and a 'tart', who shamelessly flirts with the men on the ranch. She wanted to be a movie star, but married an aggressive, jealous fellow instead.
Curley's wife.
Which animal does Lennie hope to tend to when he and George get their own farm?
Rabbits.
How did Lennie kill his puppy?
He was petting it when he accidentally crushes it.
Who was the relative that took care of Lennie before George?
Lennie's Aunt Clara.
Where is the novel set?
South of Soledad, by the Salinas River.
The handyman, who has lost his right hand in an accident. He fears that he will soon be considered useless due to his old age.
Candy.
What kind of dog did Candy own?
A sheepdog.
Why were George and Lennie chased out of Weed?
Lennie had stroked the fabric of a girl's dress and wouldn't let go. She accused Lennie of rape.
What is George and Lennie's dream?
To have their own home and land, where they can grow their own vegetables and care for their own animals. Lennie wants to tend to his own rabbits.
What is Old Susy's Place?
A flophouse.
An innocent soul with a love for animals. He has a mental disability and is completely unaware of his own ability or strength. He likes to stroke soft things and wishes to tend to rabbits with his best friend someday.
Lennie Small.
Name two animals that Steinbeck uses to describe Lennie.
Bear / Dog / Horse / Sheep
How does Curley explain his broken hand?
Curley explains that his hand was caught in a machine.
What incident occurred that led George to protect and care for Lennie?
George had been taking advantage of Lennie and told him to jump in the river. Lennie did it even though he didn't know how to swim. After nearly drowning, Lennie still thanked George for saving his life.
Where did Curley's wife die?
In the barn.
An intelligent and protective man. He works hard to support himself and his 'cousin'. He often has to cover up the mistakes his 'cousin' makes, which makes him incredibly frustrated. Despite this, he genuinely cares for his 'cousin's' well-being.
George Milton
Why was Candy reluctant to get rid of his dog?
Candy had a sentimental attachment to his dog because he raised it since it was a puppy.
How did Curley's wife die?
Curley's wife had offered to let Lennie stroke her hair, but cries out when he holds on too tight. Lennie panics when she begins to struggle and tightens his hold on her, breaking her neck.
Why did George shoot Lennie?
Lennie had just killed Curley's wife. George realized that shooting Lennie was more merciful than allowing Curley and his men to hurt Lennie.
Where did George tell Lennie to go if he were to ever get in any trouble?
The clearing by the river, where they rest before going into town at the beginning of the novel.
The most respected character on the ranch, whose opinion is valued by the other men. He is calm, thoughtful and observant. He is the only character who seems to understand the circumstances of Lennie's death at the end of the novel.
Slim