Characters
Who is the small, smart man who takes care of Lennie?
George
What animal does Lennie accidentally kill at the start of the book?
A mouse
Curley beating up Lennie is an example of this
Conflict
George and Lennie dream of owning what?
Their own farm
This is the state where the book takes place
California
Who is the big, strong man who likes soft things?
Lennie
What happens to Curley’s hand?
Lennie crushes it
Lennie being described as "like a terrier" is an example of this
Simile
Lennie mostly cares about this part of the dream
Tending the rabbits
Lennie gets caught by George with this in the bunk
His puppy
This is the physically disabled stable buck
Crooks
Why did George and Lennie have to leave Weed?
Lennie grabbed a girl’s dress and wouldn't let go
Lennie's last name, "Small", is an example of this
Irony
Who wants to join George and Lennie’s dream?
Candy
What lie does George tell the boss about Lennie?
They are cousins and Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse
What is Curley's Wife's name?
Trick question - she is only referred to as Curley's Wife
Carlson shot Candy's dog for this reason
It was old, crippled, smelled bad, couldn't eat by itself, has no teeth, was no longer useful, was suffering, etc.
George being described as "Small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features" is an example of this
Characterization
Why is the dream important to George and Lennie?
It gives them hope, something to work for, etc.
What does Lennie like to have on his beans?
Ketchup
Who is the calm, respected jerkline skinner everyone listens to?
Slim
What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble?
Hide in the brush by the river
Lennie not knowing his own strength and killing the mouse in the beginning of the book relates to Lennie crushing Curley's hand through this literary element
Foreshadowing
Why is it hard for the men to achieve their dreams?
Poverty and hard times
She would give Lennie mice when he was younger
Aunt Clara