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Oh, Lennie
Don't Quote Me On That
Name That Character
Can I get ranch with that?
Misc.
100
What unusual item does Lennie have in his pocket in Chapter 1?
A dead mouse.
100

"Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place. . . . With us it ain’t like that. We got a future."

George to Lennie

100
Just because I'm short and can't keep tabs on my life doesn't mean... HEY, what are you looking at? Wanna fight?
Curley
100
What does George tell Lennie to do if something goes wrong at the ranch?
Return to the clearing and wait for him (George).
100

What is the setting of the story? (Place and time period)

1930s - Salinas, California 

200
Which animal does Lennie hope to tend when he and George get their farm?
Rabbits.
200

"Should've shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't've let no strange do it."

Candy to George

200
All I want to do is play some poker, but am I allowed? No. Hey! Who do you think you are coming into my room? This is my room! This is my - no, actually, can you stay? It gets lonely out here. Also, has anyone seen my ointment?
Crooks.
200

Which two characters are on the bottom of the ranch hierarchy?

Curley's wife and Crooks

200

What does Lennie hallucinate at the end of the book? 

Aunt Clara and a talking bunny.

300

What happens when something struggles against Lennie's touch?

He holds on tighter and doesn't let go. 

300

"Ever’body wants a little piece of lan’. I read plenty of books out here. Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land."

Crooks to Lennie

300
Well hello there, handsome. Let me tell you about how I was almost an actress. You say you like silk and velvet, do you? Here, why don't you run your big strong hands through my soft hair. Hey, don't pull! Don't - .....
Curley's Wife.
300

Which ranch worker wants to "go in" with Lennie and George on the farm?

Candy

300

Why did George and Lennie flee Weed?

Lennie grabbed a girl's dress and she accused him of rape. 

400
Lennie kills 3 living things throughout the course of the novel. What are they?
A mouse, a dog, and Curley's wife.
400

"Well, I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy. I just like to know what your interest is."

The Boss to George.

400

Everyone's so sensitive around here. You had to shoot your best friend in the back of the head.... so what? Big deal. I shot Candy's dog in the back of the head and you don't see me moping around.

Carlson

400
What lie does George tell the ranch boss about why he and Lennie travel together?
He says they are cousins and that he takes care of Lennie because he was kicked in the head by a horse when he was younger.
400

Why does Curley not fire George and Lennie after their fight?

Lennie won and crushed Curley's hand. Curley was too prideful to admit he lost to Lennie. 

500
In his younger years, George was cruel to Lennie. What event caused him to change his mind?
George told Lennie to jump into a river even though Lennie couldn't swim. When George pulled Lennie from the river, Lennie thanked him for saving his life.
500

"You're all scared of each other, that's what. Ever' one of you 's scared the rest is goin' to get something on you."

Curley's wife to Candy/Crooks/Lennie.

500

I don't say very much, but when I do people listen. I sympathize with others and the situations they endure. I can drive a mule like nobody's business. What's that you ask? Where's your wife? Don't look at me, man!

Slim

500
Provide two examples of foreshadowing in "Of Mice and Men."
(many answers)
500

How is this book a symbol of the loss of the American Dream?

Lennie and George's "livin' off the fatta th' lan'" was the American Dream, and Lennie dying is the death of their dream.