Characters
This character was very large and could crush a man's hand.
Who is Lennie?
The killing of Candy's dog is a foreshadowing of the killing of this man.
Who is Lennie?
What is an ingrate/
When you are confused and can't make up your mind, we say you are in this.
What is a quandary?
When we can touch something, we say it is this.
What is tangible?
This character was the boss of the ranch and gave away a puppy.
Who is Slim?
This group of animals is a symbol of happiness for Lennie.
What is a rabbit?
Something dying or dead is called this.
What is moribund?
Something made out of artificial materials is called this.
What is synthetic?
We use this word to talk about a lack or shortage of something.
What is paucity?
This black man was hoping for a friend.
Who is Crooks?
This thing that George and Lennnie are hoping for is a symbol for the American Dream.
What is a home of their own.
This command or order is usually given by a judge.
What is an injunction?
An exact copy of something is called this.
What is a facsimile?
This is a place that is peaceful and beautiful.
What is an idyll?
This man had to let someone else shoot his dog.
Who is Candy?
Crooks' desire for company is an example of this theme in the book.
What is relationships or friendships?
A prolonged and impassioned struggle is called this.
What is a crusade?
The flat side on a gemstone is called this.
What is a facet?
This is a word that means many.
What is myriad?
This person took care of a disabled man.
Who is George?
Lennie's killing of the mouse at the beginning foreshadows the killing of this later in the book.
What is the puppy? or What is Curley's wife?
An activity that you pursue for pleasure and not necessarily money is called this.
What is an avocation?
The beginning of something is called this.
What is inception?
This word means to cut off an arm or leg.
What is amputate?