CHARACTERS
a big guy who has trouble remembering and is dull-witted
Who is Lennie?
a young dog
What is a pup?
because he does not realize how strong he is
Why does Lennie sometimes kill mice?
Candy thinks he is pretty handy.
What does Candy think about Curley?
a little guy who travels around with his big and feebleminded friend
Who is George?
a building with bunks for workers to sleep in
What is a bunkhouse?
because he is not a big guy himself
Why is Curley always mad at big guys?
Candy thinks she is a tart.
What does Candy think about Curley's wife?
an old swamper who has an old dog
Who is Candy?
a worker who sweeps the floor and does cleaning
What is a swamper?
because Lennie got into trouble with a woman
Why were George and Lennie run out of Weed?
Candy thinks he is a hell of a nice fella.
What does Candy think about Slim?
A tall jerkline skinner who works at the ranch
Who is Slim?
a driver of draft animals
What is a skinner?
because Lennie does not know what to answer
Why does George always speak for Lennie?
Candy says he gives the stable buck hell when he is mad.
What does Candy say about the boss?
an aggressive little man who is always looking for a fight or for his wife
Who is Curley?
an offensive word for a woman who has many sexual partners
What is a tart?
because he is afraid they will not get the job if he does
Why does George not want Lennie to talk to the boss?
Candy believes he was a bit hysterical about hygiene and food.
What does Candy believe about Whitey, the blacksmith?