Characters
The old swamper
Who is Candy?
Who is Lenny's Aunt?
Aunt Clara
Where does the story take place?
California
What does permanent mean?
Lasting Forever
The Stable Man
Who is Crooks?
Foreman who befriends George and Lennie
Who is Slim?
What two characters always travel together?
George and Lenny
What does contemptuous mean?
Scornful
Killed Candy's Dog
Carlson
Why did Crooks get mad at Lenny?
Lenny went into Crooks' room.
Why doesn't Curly like Lennie?
Lennie is larger than Curly.
What does appraise mean?
To judge the value of something.
The bosses son
Curly
Why did Lenny get mad at Crooks?
Crooks threatens that George may never come back.
Who did Curly's wife originally want to marry?
A successful Hollywood producer.
What is apprehension?
Anxiety or fear
What does Lenny have in his pocket in chapter 1?
A dead mouse
Why was Candy's dog killed?
What are two lies George tells his boos?
Lenny is his cousin, and Lenny was kicked in the head by a horse.
What does aloof mean?
Distant and reserved