"The hell with the rabbits. That's all you ever can remember is them rabbits."
Who is George?
100
This is the charachter whose dog has given birth to a litter.
Who is Slim?
100
noun Slang.
a bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo.
What is a bindle?
100
verb (used without object)
to crouch, as in fear or shame.
What is cower(ing)?
100
adjective
1. serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous.
2. showing depth and sincerity of feeling.
What is earnest(ly)?
200
"Say, you sure was right about him. Maybe he ain't bright, but I never seen such a worker. . . God awmighty, I never seen such a strong guy."
What is Slim?
200
George cites these as benefits of having his own place. (Give at least two)
What is George kicking people out he doesn't like, having friends stay and visit, or coming and going as he pleases?
200
noun
1. a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances.
2. a serious state of affairs.
3. the line or point at which two bodies are joined.
What is a juncture?
200
adverb
1. at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart.
adjective
2. reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested.
What is aloof?
200
adjective
1. lacking in variety; tediously unvarying.
2. characterizing a sound continuing on one note.
3. having very little inflection; limited to a narrow pitch range.
What is monotonous?
300
"Well, Curley's pretty handy. Never did seem right to me. S'pose Curley jumps a big guy an' licks him. Ever'body says what a game guy Curley is. . . Seems like Curley ain't given nobody a chance."
Who is Candy?
300
This is the reason Crooks has so many possessions.
What is because he was a stable buck, a cripple, and more permanent than the other workers.
300
adjective
1. gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
2. characterized by or expressing gloom.
What is morose(ly)?
300
adjective
1. removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming.
What is disarming?
300
verb (used without object)
1. to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc.
What is writh(ed)?
400
"S'pose you didn't have nobody. . . A guy goes nuts if he ain't got nobody. Don't make no difference who the guy is, long's he's with you."
Who is Crooks?
400
His encounter with Curley's wife reminded him of the futility of trying to escape one's place in society or chasing after one's dreams. This leads him to telling Candy that he was fooling around.
What is the reason Crooks changed his mind about helping on George, Lennie and Candy's farm?
400
adjective
tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive
What is deragatory?
400
adjective
1. dejected; dispirited; discouraged.
2. having a drooping head.
What is crestfallen?
400
noun
1. a handful or small bundle of straw, hay, or the like.
2. any thin tuft, lock, mass, etc.
What is a wisp?
500
"I seen too many you guys. If you had two bits in the worl', why you'd be in gettin' two shots of corn with it and suckin' the bottom of the glass."
Who is Curley's wife?
500
Speaking in Lennie's voice, these hallucinations tell him that he is unfit to tend the rabbits, is always causing trouble and is unworthy of George's care.
Who is Aunt Clara and a giant rabbit?
500
adjective
1. domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing.
2. urgent; imperative.
What is imperious(ly)?
500
noun
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
What is indignation?
500
noun
yarn-dyed, plain-weave cotton fabric, usually striped or checked.