Characters
Who's George's traveling buddy
Lennie
Where are George and Lennie coming from at the start of the novel?
Weed
In what state does the story take place?
California
What object symbolizes hope and responsibility for Lennie?
Rabbits
“Guys like us…are the loneliest guys in the world.” Who says this?
George
Which character owns an old dog on the ranch?
Candy
What happened to the girl’s dress in Weed?
Lennie grabbed it because he liked soft things
What historical period is the novel set in?
The Great Depression
What major theme is shown through George and Lennie traveling together?
“I coulda been in the movies.” Who says this?
Curley's wife
Who is boss's son who picks fights?
Curley
Why does Curley’s wife talk to the ranch workers?
She's lonely
What is the first major location the characters camp near?
The Salinas River
Candy’s dog symbolizes what theme?
Weakness being pushed out
What does Lennie constantly ask George to tell him about?
The Dream Farm
Which character dreams of someday of owning Rabbits?
Lennie
What does Candy offer to contribute to George and Lennie’s dream farm?
His savings
What type of ranch do George and Lennie work on?
A barley farm
Crooks’ room symbolizes what?
Isolation
What does George tell Lennie to do when there’s trouble?
Go to the river
Who is the only Black worker on the ranch and lives in separate quarters?
What event ruins the dream farm plan for good?
Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife
What is the bunkhouse used for?
Housing the ranch workers
The dream farm represents what?
The American Dream and hope for a better life
What does the phrase “livin’ off the fatta the lan’” mean?
Living independently off your own land