Plot Summary
What did Curley accuse Slim of doing?
Curley accused Slim of sleeping with his wife and went out to the barn to pick a fight with Slim.
Why are the "guys who work on ranches" the loneliest guys in the world?
They are the loneliest guys because they can't trust anyone and work for themselves. They have no family or friends either.
Where is Crooks' room on the ranch?
Crooks has a small room in the barn with the animals since he can't stay in the bunkhouse.
What did George say he was going to do after Candy said he would contribute some money?
George said he was going to write the old couple that they would take the ranch, and that they would send $100 of Candy's money.
City Hall was once the tallest building in the world.
True from 1894-1908.
Why did Curley attack Lennie?
Lennie was smiling about the rabbits on the farm, and Curley thought that Lennie was laughing at him.
What happens to characters as they are injured or age in the novel?
The characters who are injured feel like they are useless and know that when their time is up they will be let go.
What things does Crooks have in his room and why has he been on the ranch for a long time?
Crooks has books, medicine, tools, shoes, boots, an alarm clock..
He has been on the ranch for awhile after being injured.
What does Candy keep "figuring" about in the bunkhouse while all the guys are out for the night?
He is doing the math to see how long it will take them to buy the ranch.
Erie, PA is the snowiest city in PA
True
What does Slim tell Curley to say about his injured hand?
Slim tells Curley to say that his hand was caught in a machine.
How does the theme of friendship emerge in the book?
The theme of friendship is embodied in George and Lennie's relationship and starts to expand when they begin working on Tyler Ranch since George trusts other characters like Slim and Candy.
Why does Lennie come into Crooks' room?
Lennie was in the barn with the dogs and he was curious about Crooks since he had a light on.
Why does Lennie tell Crooks about the ranch they are going to buy?
Lennie tells Crooks about the ranch because he forgot that he wasn't supposed to tell anyone, and he's really excited since George mentioned that he was going to write the old couple about it.
The last time it was this cold on Christmas in Philadelphia was in 1989.
True
List the events in order in chapter 4.
Crooks is alone in his room in the barn, Lennie comes into Crooks' room and tells him about the dream of the ranch, Candy enters to discuss the money, next Curley's wife comes in and threatens Crooks. She also admits that she knows about how Lennie injured Curley.
Why does George keep the dream of owning their own ranch alive for Lennie?
It's a story that he tells Lennie so he has hope and something to look forward too with all of their hard work. It also calms Lennie down when he's upset.
What do you think Crooks' wants from the other ranchers?
Crooks would like to be accepted for who he is, and he would like companionship. On the farm, he is discriminated against, beaten, and also ignored.
How many people are going to live off the "fat of the land" with George and Lennie?
Just George, Lennie, and Candy. Crooks would probably like to join them, but feels like he can't.
Philadelphia is home to the world's first general use computer.
True, and it weighed 27 pounds
Describe the moment in Chapter 4 when Crooks thinks he can be part of the dream?
Crooks mentions that he can do work even though he has an injured back and would like to contribute to the dream of the ranch.
What is the American Dream and how is it a central theme in the novel?
The American Dream is the dream that if you work hard, you will be successful. It's the central theme in the novel since George and Lennie dream of owning their own place, and they think that if they work hard, they will be able to buy it. Lennie believes the dream, but George doesn't fully think they will achieve their dream.
Why do you think Crooks tries to manipulate Lennie?
Crooks realizes Lennie's limitations and wants to exert power over someone else, even for a short time, since he is powerless on the ranch.
Describe the whole dream that George and Lennie have, and do you think they will achieve their dream?
They would like a small ranch for growing alfalfa and other crops, they will have rabbits and chickens, and grow only what they need so they don't have to answer to a boss.
The Philadelphia Zoo is America's first zoo.
True! It was chartered in 1859.