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What type of book is 'Of Mice and Men'
A novella
Who killed Lennie?
George
What profession did Curley's wife want to have?
Actress
When was the novella set?
1930s
What is the American Dream?
What was in Curley's glove?
Vaseline
Father & son
Why does George kill Lennie?
To stop Curley from hurting him?
What was the causes for the dust bowl?
Over farming in the midwest of America.
When was the American Dream created?
1931
What game is Crooks allowed to play with everyone else?
Horse shoe pitching
Whose interest is drawn to join in on Lennie and George's dream?
Candy & Crooks
What animal is Lennie's strength compared to?
A bull
Where was Steinbeck born?
Salinas, California
What is Lennie and George's American Dream?
To own their own land and support themselves.
What did Aunt Clara give Lennie to stop him killing mice?
A rubber mouse
What type of workers are Lennie and George?
Migrant workers
What two lies did George tell the boss about Lennie?
1. Lennie was his cousin.
2. Lennie got hit in the back of the head by a horse.
What economic tragedy occurred during the period of the book?
The Great Depression
How many characters succeed with their American Dream?
None
What was the book the Crooks kept?
The California Civil Code for 1905
How far is Australia from Soledad?
12,906 km
What are Lennie's last words in the book?
"Let's get that place now"
Where does the title of the book come from?
A line from Robert Burns' poem
What was Candy going to do on the farm?
Cook, hone the gardens and feed the chickens.