Characters
This character is described as small, quick, and dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features.
Who is George Milton?
The story opens near this body of water, a place where George and Lennie camp for the night.
What is the Salinas River?
his quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl LVIII.
Who is Patrick Mahomes?
George warns Lennie not to say a word when they meet this person
Who is the boss?
To move heavily or clumsily
What is "lumbered"?
This character is large, lumbering, and mentally challenged, with a childlike innocence.
Who is Lennie Small?
The ranch where George and Lennie find work is located in this state.
What is California?
This sport has seen a surge in popularity with the rise of leagues like the WNBA, and athletes like Caitlin Clark.
What is Women's Basketball?
Lennie's habit of petting soft things leads to him carrying this in his pocket
What is a dead mouse?
A feeling of complete hopelessness
What is "despair"?
This character is the old swamper on the ranch, missing a hand
Who is Candy?
The bunkhouse is described as a long, rectangular building with these types of beds.
This international soccer superstar, known for his prolific goal-scoring, recently joined Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer.
Who is Lionel Messi?
George tells Lennie this story to calm him down, focusing on their dream
What is the story of owning a farm/ranch?
To mock or treat with contempt
What is "scoff"?
This character is the boss's son, known for his curly hair and aggressive demeanor
Who is Curley?
: The area near the river, where George tells Lennie to return if he gets in trouble, is described as this.
What is a brush pile or thicket?
This artist preformed the halftime show for super bowl LVII, and is known for hits like "Diamonds" and "Umbrella".
Who is Rihanna?
Curley is described as having this physical feature, causing Lennie to stare
What is curly hair?
To imitate or represent actions and expressions without speaking
What is "pantomime"?
This character is a skilled skinner and a respected figure on the ranch.
Who is Slim?
The town that George and Lennie left before arriving at the ranch
What is Weed?
This 2023 Marvel film featured Kang the Conqueror as the main villain and further explored the Quantum Realm.
What is "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania"?
George tells Lennie to remember this location if he gets in trouble.
What is the brush pile/thicket by the river?
To speak loudly and persistently
What is "yammered"?