Vocabulary
Spotted, marked with different colors
Mottled
Where are George and Lennie coming from?
Weed
Who did the old dog belong to?
Candy
What is Lennie hiding in his shirt at the beginning of the chapter?
A puppy
Who was Lennie's aunt that cared for him?
Clara
Very carefully
Gingerly
The novel is set where?
California
True or False: George used to play tricks on Lennie, almost killing him once?
True
Who shot Candy's dog?
Carlson
How are George and Lennie different from the other migrant workers?
They have a deep connection and friendship.
Moved in an exaggerated or angry way
Flounced
What did Lennie want with dinner?
Ketchup
What is Candy missing?
His hand
What happened to Curley's hand?
Lennie broke all the bones in his hand by squeezing it.
Where did George tell Lennie to go if he got into trouble?
In a state of fascination or wonder
Entranced
Explain the relationship between George and Lennie.
George cares for Lennie because he has a mental disability.
How did Candy describe Curley's wife?
a) lonely and flirtatious
b) pretty but reserved
c) pretty but happily married
d) pretty and shy
A
What was George worried about after Lennie broke Curley's hand?
That they'd get fired.
What did George tell Lennie NOT to do when they get to the ranch and meet the boss?
To not talk.
To cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Bemused
What themes did we encounter in Chapter 1?
Dreams and Friendship/Companionship
When the boss was first met George and Lennie, how did he act?
Mad, angry, irritated, suspicious
What did Slim tell Curley after Lennie broke his hand?
That Curley would tell everyone that he broke his hand in a machine. Otherwise, Slim would make Curley the laughingstock of the ranch.
Why did Curley attack Lennie?
He thought Lennie was laughing at him.