Characters
Quick to argue
Pugnacious
What is not in Lennie's pocket.
What is his work card and bus ticket.
What is Curley always looking for?
For his wife and a fight.
Why do George and Lennie actually travel together?
George told Aunt Clara he would take care of Lennie when she died.
Swamper with one hand
Who is Candy?
Suggesting something bad is going to happen
Ominously
What is the irony in Lennie Small's name?
Because Lennie is a "huge man...with wide shoulders..." and it opposes his name.
Why does George make Lennie repeat things?
Because he can't remember well.
Why does Carlson want Candy's dog shot?
He's old, smells, and is no good to himself.
Having the quality of taking in
Receptive
What is the first indication that Lennie doesn't know his own strength?
He killed the mice by squeezing their heads.
What does the boss suspect George of doing to Lennie?
Taking his money.
What happened to Candy's hand?
He lost it working on the ranch.
A feeling of deep respect
Reverence
What is Lennie's place on the dream farm?
To tend the rabbits.
What does George tell the boss is the reason that he takes care of Lennie?
They are cousins
What happened between Curley and Lennie?
Curley started a fight and then Lennie crushed his hand.
Very flirty
Who is Curley's wife?
In a sad or gloomy manner
Morosely
What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble?
Go back to the river and hide in the brush.
What does Lennie want from Slim?
A puppy
What is George afraid will happen to them if other find out they are going to buy a ranch?
They will try to get them fired so they wouldn't have enough money to buy their ranch.