In what state does this story take place?
California
Who is the leader of the ranch team?
Slim
What is George and Lennie's version of the American Dream?
To own a farm/ranch of their own.
What happens to Lennie's puppy?
He accidentally kills it.
What is one thematic topic/characteristic to nearly all of the characters?
Lonliness
What river runs through the area?
The Salina River
Who took care of Lennie before George?
Aunt Clara
Why are George and Lennie driven out of their last job?
Lennie grabbed a girl's dress.
What did Curley's wife want to become before marrying Curley?
A famous actress
What were most of the other men doing while Curley's wife was in the barn with Lennie?
They were playing horseshoes.
Where does most of the action take place?
On a ranch
Who shoots Candy's dog?
Carlson
What does Lennie do to Curley's hand?
Squeezes it/breaks it.
What two hallucinations does Lennie have after escaping back to the riverbank?
A rabbit and Aunt Clara
The character who was very excited about an article in a magazine was...
Whit
From where did Lennie and George escape before coming to this ranch?
Weed
Who is the stable buck who is not allowed out of the stables?
Crooks
Why does Curley start a fight with Lennie?
He thought Lennie was laughing at him.
What item do the men think Lennie has stolen?
Carlson's gun
What THREE animals does Lennie love to pet?
Mice, rabbits, puppies (dogs)
What year does this story take place?
1937
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How much do George and Lennie get paid per month each?
$50 (plus room and board)
What does George tell Lennie to do right before he shoots him?
To think about their dream of owning a farm/ranch
Who wrote Of Mice and Men?
John Steinbeck