Lennie
What is Lennie’s fascination with mice and rabbits?
He loves soft things
What is Lennie to George?
A friend/companion
Why does Crooks call everyone sir or mister?
Because he is expected to treat them with respect because of the color of his skin
Why does Candy have his dog for so long?
Much like George and Lennie, Candy’s dog is his companion.
How do the ranch hands act towards Lennie and George when they first arrive?
They are respectful and welcoming
What happened to Lennie in Weed?
Lennie loves to touch soft things and he touched a woman’s dress which scared her. She accused him of trying to rape her which caused him to be run out of town.
Why does George tell Lennie he’d be better off without him?
He is tired of Lennie’s constant forgetfulness and misunderstanding of simple things.
Why is Crooks’ room full of things?
He’s been on the ranch for a long time
Why did Candy regret not killing his dog himself?
He regretted having him killed by a stranger.
Why is Slim so well liked?
He is very kind to everyone and is respectful.
What happened to Lennie’s puppy?
It bit him and he ended up squeezing it to death.
Who else does George tell his and Lennie’s dream too?
Candy
Why is Crooks so protective of his room?
Because Crooks is not allowed into the bunkhouse so other are not allowed into his.
How much money is Candy given after losing his arm?
$250
Why are the ranchers always drinking and in bars?
The alcohol fills there loneliness
Why does Lennie Kill Curley’s wife?
He is unable to control his own strength and emotions when he is scared and she frightened him when she yelled at him.
What does George tell Lennie before he kills him?
He tells him to look out across the river and imagine the farm they will have.
What is Crooks’ dream?
The same as George, Lennie, and Candy’s, he wants his own land where he can work for himself and raise crops, cattle, and animals.
What does Candy have a habit of doing in the novel?
Gossiping
Why does Curley wear a glove on his hand?
Candy claims he fills the glove with Vaseline and is “keeping it soft for his wife.”
Lennies death recalls another death in the novel. What is it?
The killing of Candy’s dog.
What kind of gun did George use to kill Lennie? Who’s was it?
Carlson’s Luger
How did Crooks get his name?
He was kicked in the back by a horse which cause him to get a crook in his back
What does the character of Candy represent?
Candy represent being unwanted/others seeing you as useless. Because he is old and missing an arm some of the other ranchers see him as useless. This is a large theme in the story.
What’s Slim’s job?
A Jerkline Skinner