Curley’s Trouble
The men mock Curley by calling him “yella as a frog belly.” What does this reveal about how they see him?
They think he’s cowardly or weak.
Candy offers something that makes George consider including him. What is it?
He offers his savings to help buy the farm.
At first Crooks is aloof. What does “aloof” mean?
He is distant emotionally.
What does derision mean?
ridicule
What emotion best describes Candy when his dog is put down?
He is crestfallen or disappointed.
What reprehensible act does Curley commit against Lennie?
He punches Lennie without provocation.
Why does the idea of owning land matter so much to Candy, George, and Lennie?
It represents freedom, safety, and belonging.
(Or any reasonable answer Mr. B says is acceptable)
Why does Crooks open up to Lennie during their talk?
He’s lonely and desperate for connection.
If someone is receptive, they are this.
They are open or willing to listen.
Why does the story of Crooks, Candy, and Curley’s wife matter to Steinbeck’s theme?
It shows the human need for connection.
What reversal does Curley experience after picking a fight with Lennie?
He’s beaten and humiliated by Lennie.
What vocabulary word best describes Crooks' feelings when Curley's wife treats him with derision?
Crestfallen
How does Curley’s wife treat Crooks?
She treats him contemptuously or disrespectfully.
Something reprehensible can be described with this synonym.
digusting
Which word describes Lennie’s behavior when he asks for the puppy?
He behaves pleadingly, hoping George will not let him down.
After the fight, what advice does Slim give to Curley?
He should say his hand got caught in a machine.
How does the dream connect to the theme of companionship in the novel?
It gives their friendship hope and purpose.
How does Crooks react to Curley’s wife’s cruelty?
He becomes quiet and makes himself as small as possible.
When someone smiles fawningly, they are acting this way.
They smile admiringly or flatteringly.
How does Steinbeck use Crooks’s injury symbolically?
It represents his emotional and social isolation.
What tone does Curley have toward Slim before the fight?
He is aggressive and accusatory.
How does the farm dream contrast with the lives of other ranch workers?
Most men wander without purpose or roots.
What emotion drives Candy’s scornful response to Curley’s wife?
He expresses anger and resentment for her cruelty.
If Crooks speaks sourly, he speaks with this tone.
He is bitter or resentful.
What central theme connects George, Crooks, and Curley’s wife?
They must overcome loneliness with companionship.