OM&M Characters
A large, lumbering, childlike migrant worker; often forgets things and must be cared for by others.
Lennie
What is George and Lennie’s American Dream?
To own their own farm
What does the mouse in this chapter BEST tell you about Lennie?
Lennie doesn’t know his own strength.
someone lying down flat or horizontal
recumbent
a place where things join together
juncture
A small, wiry, quick-witted man who travels with, and cares for, Lennie; he frequently speaks of how much better his life would be without his caretaking responsibilities
George
Why did George and Lennie arrive late for their job?
The bus driver dropped them off and made them walk the rest of the way to the ranch.
According to George, why are he and Lennie different from other migrant laborers?
They are not lonely, for they have each other.
the act of putting your hands partially in the water and moving them around gently
dabble
a bundle of bedding or blankets carried by someone, usually a homeless person
bindle
Q1: A ranch-hand who kills Candy’s old dog.
Q2: The black stable-hand; he is isolated from the other men because of the color of his skin.
A1: Carlson
A2: Crooks
Who discovers Curley’s dead wife?
Candy
When Curley is attacking Lennie, at what point does Lennie react/begin to defend himself?
George gives him permission to fight back.
the act of feeling gloomy or in a bad mood
morose
showing great knowledge or insight
profound
Q1: The only female main character; she is desperately lonely with broken dreams of a better life.
Q2: The boss’s son; he is a confrontational, mean-spirited, and aggressive.
A1: Curley's wife
A2: Curley
What does George talk about with Lennie before shooting him?
He tells Lennie the story of their farm.
When the ranchers enter the barn, Slim is the one to inspect Curley’s wife’s neck. What does this tell us?
Curly was more concerned about his reputation than his own wife, and he never really cared for her.
experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering
anguish
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
brusque
Q1: The stocky, well-dressed man in charge of the ranch
Q2: A highly skilled mule driver; he understands the nature of the bond between George and Lennie, and comforts George at the book’s tragic ending.
Q3: An aging ranch handyman; he wants to buy a farm with George and Lennie.
A1: The Boss
A2: Slim
A3: Candy
Who is the only man to understand the bond between Lennie and George?
Slim
Why does George shoot Lennie?
He wanted to protect him from being lynched by the mob of guys; he didn't want him to suffer, but die happy.
Q1: eager or quick to argue or fight
Q2: pleased, without awareness of some potential danger in the future
Q3: a dramatic show of entertainment; to express something in an extravagant manner
A1: pugnacious
A2: complacent
A3: pantomime
Q1: to speak to someone in a mocking way; to taunt or ridicule someone
Q2: something done in an overbearing manner or with a feeling of superiority
A1: scoff
A2: imperiously