what happens at the end
What happens to Curley’s wife at the end of the story?
Lennie accidentally kills her by shaking her too hard when she screams after he touches her hair.
Why does George take care of Lennie, despite the problems he causes?
George takes care of Lennie because he made a promise and feels responsible for him.
Where are George and Lennie at the beginning of the novel?
They are camping by a river near Soledad california
What does Lennie look like physically?
Lennie is a very big and strong man
What is George like physically?
George is small
How do the men at the ranch react to Curley’s wife’s death?
They quickly form a mob, led by Curley, to hunt Lennie down and punish him.
How does Lennie’s disability affect his relationship with the other characters on the ranch?
Lennie’s disability makes many people underestimate him or see him as a threat.
Why did they have to flee from the previous town, Weed?
Because Lennie scared a woman by grabbing her dress and not letting go
What kind of disability does Lennie have?
He has an intellectual disability that makes it hard for him to understand consequences and follow complex instructions.
How does George feel about taking care of Lennie?
He sometimes feels frustrated and burdened
Where does Lennie go after the accident?
Lennie hides by the riverbank where George told him to go if he ever got into trouble.
What does George and Lennie’s dream of owning a farm represent?
The dream represents hope, freedom, and security
What dream do George and Lennie share from the beginning?
They dream of owning their own farm
What does Lennie like to pet?
He likes to pet soft things like rabbits, mice, and fabric
What is George and Lennie’s shared dream?
Their dream is to buy a piece of land and live off it
What does George do when he finds Lennie?
George comforts Lennie by repeating their dream one last time
Why is Curley so aggressive toward the other workers on the ranch?
Curley is aggressive because he feels insecure
What happens to Curley’s wife at the end of the book?
Lennie accidentally kills her while trying to silence
What is Lennie’s relationship with George?
George acts like an older brother or father figure to Lennie
Why does George kill Lennie at the end of the novel?
He kills Lennie out of mercy
What is the emotional impact of the ending on George?
George is devastated
What role does Curley’s wife play in the tragic development of the story?
Curley’s wife represents loneliness and the desire for connection
What does George do to Lennie at the end, and why?
George kills Lennie to spare him from a violent death at the hands of the mob
Why does Lennie always talk about rabbits?
Because in their dream of owning a farm
How is George different from most of the other men in the novel?
George has a strong sense of companionship and loyalty