Characters
This character takes care of his mentally challenged friend as they go from job to job during the Great Depression.
Who is George?
What did Lennie do to Curley after he was attacked?
Broke his hand.
"Have you boys seen Curley?"
Curley's wife
The son of the boss on the ranch who is very confrontational, especially about his wife.
Who is Curley?
What is the dream that drives the main characters forward in the novel?
A house with land of their own, including a garden, rabbits, etc.
"We gotta get a big stake together. I know a little place we can get cheap, but they ain't givin' it away."
George
The stablebuck who lived separately from the rest of the ranch workers.
Who is Crooks?
What are the three animals that Lennie wants to have/pet throughout the novel?
Mice, rabbits, and puppies.
"Guys like us that work on farms are the loneliest guys in the world."
George
This stoic and friendly skinner was George and Lennie's direct superior.
Who is Slim?
Who was the first person George and Lennie met on the ranch?
Candy.
Curley's wife
This Luger that George shot Lennie with belonged to this character, who also shot Candy's dog.
Who is Carlson?
Why did George and Lennie get kicked out of Weed?
Lennie grabbed a girl's dress and wouldn't let go.
"Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin' them two guys?"
Carlson