Characters
Themes
Story
Plot
Misc.
100

The large man who doesn't know his own strength.

Who is Lennie?

100

What does the farm that George describes symbolize?

What is The American Dream?

100

What is the first thing Lennie kills in the story?

What is a mouse?

100

What does the dead mouse foreshadow?

What is the killing of others at Lennie's hands.

100

What kind of gun does Carlson own?

What is a Luger?

200

The small quick witted man who protects Lennie.

Who is George?

200

What theme does Crooks symbolize?

What is loneliness?

200

Where does George tell Lennie to hide if he gets in trouble?

What is in the brush.

200

What does Carlson shooting Candy's dog foreshadow?

What is George shooting Lennie?

200

What sport is Crooks good at?

What is horseshoes?

300

The only woman in the entire book.

Who is Curley's wife?

300

What does George and Lennie traveling together symbolize?

What is friendship?

300

Who is always looking for Curley?

Who is Curley's wife?

300

One of the names the ranchers refer to Curley's wife:

What is a tart, loo-loo, jail bait, or rat trap

300

What kind of gun does Crooks own?

What is a shotgun?

400

Who owns the Luger pistol?

Who is Carlson?

400

What does Candy and his old dog represent?

What is friendship?

400

Who is only let in the bunkhouse once a year?

Who is Crooks?

400

Who is considered the prince of the ranch?

Who is Slim.

400

What is Curley's glove filled with?

What is Vaseline?

500

Who walks away with George at the end of the story?

Who is Slim?

500

What does Curley's wife wanting to be an actress represent?

What is "the dream".

500

Why does George shoot Lennie?

So Lennie won't have to suffer further consequences.

500

What does George telling Lennie to hide in the brush foreshadow?

What is Lennie getting in trouble again?

500

What did George gain from killing Lennie?

What is an opportunity to live his own life?