Characters
Who is Curley?
bully, boss's son
Lennie starts to hang out in the barn because...
He is given a puppy.
This place is related to the theme of lonliness and it the setting of the story.
What is the town of Soledad.
What is Curley always looking for?
His wife and a fight
Who is Crooks?
lives in the stable and owns books; represents lonliness and isolation
Who is George Milton? Provide three traits.
The protagonist. Short, Skinny, Mean, Responsible, Easily Angered.
Because Lennie crushes Curley's hand...
Curley wants to hurt him.
What is the irony in Lennie Small's name?
Because Lennie is a "huge man...with wide shoulders..." and it opposes his name.
Why does George make Lennie repeat things?
Because he can't remember well.
What is the card game George plays?
Solitaire
What did the boss wear and why?
Wore high-heeled boots to prove he was not a laboring man
Curley brings his wife to the ranch which creates...
tension and danger for all the men
What is the first indication that Lennie doesn't know his own strength?
He killed the mice by squeezing their heads.
Why is Curley's wife considered a tart?
Because she has "the eye" and hangs around the bunkhouse. Flirting with everyone out of boredom.
What did Carlson do with his Luger? Why?
kills Candy's dog to put it out of its misery
Who is Slim?
"jerkline skinner," has a calm, wise voice, and a leader.
Curley attacks Lennie because...
Lennie was smiling when Slim shows Curley is weak in front of everyone.
What is Lennie's place in the dream?
To tend rabbits on their ranch.
Why does Carlson suggest shooting Candy’s dog?
Carlson suggests shooting Candy’s dog because it is so old and it stinks, and to put it out of it's suffering.
What punishment does Lennie fear he will get for hurting Curley?
George has told Lennie that he will not let Lennie tend the rabbits if he does one more bad thing. Lennie is afraid this will be that bad thing.
Who is Curley's wife?
Dreams of being an actress--too flirty
Candy offers money to George and Lennie because...
He overheard their conversation about the dream and wants to be part of it.
Why did George and Lennie leave Weed?
Because he grabbed the girl's dress and wouldn't let go.
What evidence does the old swamper give that the ranch boss is a “pretty nice fella”?
Candy says that the boss brought a whole gallon of whiskey to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas.
Why does Curley agree not to get Lennie fired for crushing his hand?
9. Slim convinces Curley that if he tells, everyone will laugh at him for getting beaten up by a not very smart man.