Reading Trivia
What thing does George tell Lennie to do right before he shoots him?
"imagine the dream"
Why does Crooks not believe in Lennie's dream?
He's seen a lot of others fail through the years
In which U.S. state does the story take place?
California
Who is the smaller ranch worker who travels with Lennie?
George Milton
What do George and Lennie hope to own together someday?
A small farm of their own
What town do George & Lennie escape from before the beginning of the book?
Weed
Why is Crooks protective of his living space on the ranch?
It is the only thing he has and isn’t allowed to sleep or be in the bunkhouse with the other workers.
During which decade does the story take place?
1930s
Who is the strong man with a childlike mind who depends on George?
Lennie Small
Why do George and Lennie leave their previous job in Weed?
Lennie grabbed a woman's dress and frightened her when he wouldn't let go.
Who shot Candy's dog?
Carlson
What 2 things does Lennie have hallucinations about, after escaping the ranch?
A giant rabbit and his Aunt Clara
What kind of workplace employs George and Lennie?
A ranch
Who is the lonely ranch worker who has an injured hand?
Candy
What happens to Candy's old dog?
Carlson shoots it after complaining about its age and condition.
What is the name of the town where the ranch is in?
Soledad
Why isn’t Curley’s wife given a name?
Because of gender inequality
Near which natural feature do George and Lennie camp at the beginning?
A river
Who is the ranch owner's son who picks fights with larger men?
Curley
What accident causes Lennie to flee the ranch's barn?
He accidentally kills Curley's wife while trying to stop her from screaming.
On his first day at the ranch, what does George find near his bed in the bunkhouse?
Bug/Lice killing powder from a previous worker
At the end of the novel, George tells Lennie to think about the farm while preparing to shoot him using Carlson’s gun. Why is this moment sharing their dream especially significant?
George uses their dream to comfort Lennie before killing him, turning the dream from a symbol of hope into a final act of mercy.
What historical economic crisis forms the background of the story?
The great depression
Who is the only Black ranch worker, who lives apart from the others?
Crooks
Where does George find Lennie near the end of the novel?
At their agreed meeting place by the Salinas River.