Characters
What do George and Lennie hope for?
What is to own their own farm
Name 2 of the animals that have died.
What are Candy's dog and Slim's puppies, Lennie's puppy, and Lennie's mouse.
God a’mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy. I could go get a job an’ work, an’ no trouble.
Who is George?
Lennie is most excited for this on the farm.
What is to have rabbits
Lennie and George are different from the other guys who work on ranches
What is why Lennie and George look out for each other and are like family?
A guy needs somebody to be near him. A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.
Who is Crooks
This character wants to contribute to their dream and contributes something other than money.
Who is Candy? What is ranching experience?
The only female character in the book
Who is Curley's wife
The character who is cynical about their dream and bullies Lennie.
Who is Crooks?
George is skeptical about Curley's wife for this reason.
What is she flirts with other men?
Boss' son, small, insecure, mean, abusive of power
Who is Curley
This event historical context for the American Dream in the novel. Explain the significance!
What is the Dust Bowl/Great Depression?
This incident happens with Lennie and the woman in Weed that forces him and George to flee the town?