George and Lennie's Past
Who is Aunt Clara?
Lennie's Aunt and George's friend who died
Who is Curley?
The boss' son who is a fighter, married and has curly hair.
What does George do to the thing in Lennie's pocket in Ch. 1?
He throws it into the nearby water
What did Lennie have in his pocket when we first met him?
A dead mouse
What decade does this story take place in?
1930-1940
Why did George and Lennie leave their last town?
Because Lennie attacked a young woman (by holding onto her red dress and not letting go)
Who is in charge of the workers besides the boss?
Slim, the jerkin skinner
Why are George and Lennie late to their first day of work?
Because the bus drops them off too far
What rule does George give Lennie about the new farm the night before?
Don't talk in front of the boss
What is Lennie obsessed with?
Soft things
What is the name of the town George and Lennie just left?
Weed, California
What are 2 reasons Carlson wants to kill Candy's dog?
He thinks the dog: stinks, has no teeth, seems miserable/in pain, is of no use anymore
What kind of person does Curley like to fight?
Big guys
What plan does George make just in case Lennie gets into trouble again?
Hide in the brush, next to the river, a quarter mile away from the ranch
Describe the bunkhouse
It is a long rectangular building with 8 bunks, where everyone gets 1 shelf, there are flies everywhere, and there's a place to play cards in the center of the room
Why doesn't George play jokes on Lennie anymore?
Because he told Lennie to jump off a bridge, and he almost drowned.
or
Because he realised Lennie will do anything George tells him to, and that its a dangerous power
Why is the boss mad at George and Lennie when they first arrive?
Because he wanted them to arrive the previous night so they could go out and work in the morning
When Lennie isn't in the bunkhouse or working in the field where does he hang out?
In the barn with the puppies
What is George and Lennie's dream?
To own a farm of their own, where they can keep what they harvest, with animals, and to less work than there is on the ranch
Where town are George and Lennie in right now?
Salinas, CA
What is strange about George and Lennie's relationship according to all the other workers?
They travel around together
How does Candy help George and Lennie?
He agrees to join them in purchasing a ranch, working the ranch, and will give them his portion of the money almost immediately
Who kills Candy's dog?
Carlson
How much does George and Lennie's dream cost?
$600
Who wrote the book?