Lennie
Why does Lennie go to Crooks’ room?
Because he feels lonely and is looking for company.
Why is George upset when he finds out Lennie was in Crooks’ room?
Because he worries Lennie will get into trouble and cause problems.
Who is in the bunk house when Candy’s dog is shot?
Candy, Carlson, Slim, George, and Whit are in the bunk house when Carlson shoots Candy’s old dog.
When does the story take place?
The story takes place during the Great Depression
Where does Crooks live?
In a separate room because of racism
What happens to Lennie’s puppy?
Lennie accidentally kills the puppy by petting it too hard.
What does George say about their dream ?
He begins to lose hope and realizes the dream may not come true.
Why does Carlson shoot Candy’s dog?
Carlson shoots the dog because it is very old, sick, and smells bad.
Where is the story set?
On a ranch in California
Why is Candy afraid of the future?
Because he is old and cannot work well
Why does Lennie panic after talking to Curley’s wife?
Because he accidentally kills her and is afraid of what George will say.
How does George react when he learns what Lennie did to Curley’s wife?
He feels shocked and knows they will have to run away again.
How does Candy feel after his dog is killed?
Candy feels sad and guilty. He wishes he had shot the dog himself instead of letting Carlson do it.
What kind of workers are the main characters?
Migrant workers
What life does Curley’s wife dream about?
A life as a movie star
Why does Lennie return to the river?
Because George told him to hide there if he got into trouble.
Why does George go alone to find Lennie ?
Because he wants to reach Lennie before the others do.
What important dream do George, Lennie, and Candy talk about in the bunk house?
They talk about buying their own little farm where they can live independently.
What is George and Lennie’s dream?
To own their own farm
How does Slim live on the ranch?
As a respected and calm leader
Why does George kill Lennie?
To protect him from a worse death and to end his suffering himself.
What is George thinking when he tells Lennie about the dream at the end?
He wants Lennie to feel happy and calm before he dies.
Why does Candy want to join George and Lennie’s dream?
Candy wants to join because he is old and afraid of being useless.
What main themes does the novel show?
Loneliness and broken dreams
What kind of life does Carlson represent?
A cold and emotionless life