Who Said This?
"Ain't a thing in my pocket."
Lennie
Lennie and George are set to work at a ranch in "this" state.
California
In this chapter "this" character is described as being "handy" and hostile/aggressive.
Curley
"This" character is described as being "God-like."
Slim
"This" was one of several events that led to migrant workers traveling west to look for work.
Acceptable answers are: "The Dust Bowl" or "The Great Depression/Stock Market Crash"
"What the hell kind of bed you giving us? We don't want no pants rabbits."
George
"This" character is compared to being "bear-like."
Lennie
What observation to people at the ranch keep making about Lennie and George traveling together?
They find it odd.
What "secret" does George reveal to Slim? (Describe the scenario George tells Slim in detail in order to be correct.)
1930s
Said, "You know what I think....I think Curley married himself...a tart"
Who is Candy (Old Swamper)?
Briefly describe Lennie and George's "American Dream." (Must include at least 2 descriptions in order to be counted as correct.)
A farm/ranch of their own where they can "live off the fatta the land," and tend rabbits and other animals.
Who is the first person Lennie and George meet upon their arrival at the ranch? And what does he tell them about how the boss feels about their arrival? (Must have both answers in order to be correct.)
Candy - He tells them the boss is angry at them for arriving a day later than expected.
What new addition to the farm has Lennie all excited and away from the bunkhouse for much of Ch. 3?
A new litter of puppies.
In what region of the United States did the Dust Bowl occur? (i.e.: Northeast, South, Northwest, Mid-West, West)
The Mid-West
"No, no I couldn do that. I had 'im too long."
Candy
Where were Lennie and George before traveling to the ranch in Soledad, and why did they have to leave? (Must include both parts of the answer in order to be correct.)
Weed, and they had to leave because Lennie scared a young girl when he touched her dress, and some of the men in town wanted revenge.
What are the 2 reasons given for why Curley picks fights with big guys - particularly Lennie?
It's a win-win. If he loses, the big guy should have picked on someone his own size. If he wins, then he's praised for beating someone bigger than him.
"What" is being created by Lennie and the rabbits, Curley's wife always flirting and then disappearing from Curley, and the shooting of Candy's dog?
Tension
Give one reason that contributed to the Stock Market Crash. (There are several reasons.)
People living beyond their means (credit utilization), poor production, agricultural challenges, low wages
"Well, stick around an' keep your eyes open. You'll see plenty. She ain't concealin' nothing."
Whit
What instructions does George give to Lennie at the end of Ch. 1? (There are 2 acceptable answers.)
1st possible answer - If anything bad should happen, Lennie should run back to the pool, following the river, and wait in the bush for George.
2nd answer - Lennie should not say a word when they arrive at the ranch the following day.
Which character are we introduced to that makes George nervous about for Lennie?
Curley's wife
"This" is foreshadowed by Lennie's accidental crushing of mice, obsession with small animals, and interest in touching anything he deems attractive or interesting.
He doesn't know his own strength.
"These" types of workers increased due to the few number of job opportunities.
Migrant Workers