mice of men chapter 1 and 2 Flashcards
When George and Lennie approach the river, why does George warn Lennie not to drink too much water?
George says Lennie will be sick like he was the night before.
What has George told Lennie about that he always remembers even when he forgets everything else?
Lennie always remembers that he will be the one to tend to the rabbits on their “dream” farm.
Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in this pocket?
He is carrying it in his pocket so he can pet it as they walk. He likes to pet soft things.
Why does George order Lennie not to talk when they get to the ranch?
George says that if the boss hears Lennie talk before he sees Lennie work, the two men won’t have a chance of getting the job.
What happened to all of the mice that Lennie’s Aunt Clara gave him?
He killed the mice by petting them too hard.
Why have George and Lennie run away from Weed, CA?
Lennie tried to feel a girl’s dress. He wanted to pet the dress but she thought he was attacking her.
What does Lennie want to eat with his beans?
Lennie wants Ketsup to put on his beans.
Why does George say that migrant workers who travel from farm to farm are the loneliest people in the world?
He says migrant workers are lonely because they don’t hae ay family, they don’t belong anywhere, and they have nothing to look forward to.
What dream do George and Lennie share?
They share the dream of buying a small farm together and working it. On this farm, Lennie will tend to the rabbits and pet them whenever he wants.
What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble at their new job site?
George tells Lennie to come to this spot where they are camping and hide in the bushes until George comes for him.
What does George answer when the boss asks what he is trying to put over?
He lies and says he and Lennie and cousins and they left their last job because it was done
Which character is this… the bosses son
short and stocky
ex-boxer
likes to pick on men bigger than himself
had curly hair
Curley
Identify Slim and Carlson.
Slim and Carlson are other ranch hands. Slim seems very reasonable and respected and tried to understand george and lennie. Carlson is later responsible for killing Candys dog
What does slim have that Lennie wants?
Puppies
Who are all the characters we meet in chapter Two, and describe them?
Curley: the boss’s son, aggressive, wears high heeled boots
Candy: ranch hand with only 1 hand
The boss: stocky, well dressed
Curleys wife: described as a tramp
Crooks: proud, bitter
Slim: prince of the ranch, jerkine skinner
Carlson: ranch hand, complains about candy’s dog
Whitey: left the ranch, over clean
What is George’s advice to Lennie about Curley?
Stay away from Curley, unless Curley touches him then fight
What is wrong with Candy?
He is missing a hand and a dog that stinks
What is Candy’s opinion of the Boss?
He is a pretty nice fella. He gave us a gallon of whiskey on christmas
Why does George speak for Lennie and what does he tell the Boss as an excuse?
He says Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse so he is slow. he tells Lennie not to speak because he fears it will get them in trouble
Describe Curley’s temper.
Has gotten worse since he has married and his wife like to flirt with all the ranch hands
What does Carlson want and why?
He wants one of Slims dogs and he wants to shoot his old dog because it smells
Why are there only five pups out of nine?
Slim drowned 4 of them because the mother couldn’t take care of them
.What is Lennie’s request to George?
He wants a dog
What are the problems in the bunkhouse?
People need to get along in tight spaces and there are bugs
What is the theme in this chapter and how is it shown?
This chapter establishes the cruel and predatory nature of the world.
Why does Steinbeck dismiss women in this book, and how does he do this?
The only female character is Curley’s wife, who is not even give a name
Steinbeck assigns female characters as only caretakers of men
Who greets lennie and george at the bunkhouse?
An old man named Candy
What unusual habits does whitney have?
He is very clean and he always had to make everything perfect.
Whom does the boss punish because George and Lennie are late?
Crooks
How does the boss react to Georges friendship with Lennie?
he can’t understand why George is looking out for Lennie
he thinks George is taking advantage on Lennie because George is doing all the talking. The boss watches them closely
How does Curley react to Lennie’s silence?
annoyed. He wants to fight lennie
What does he think about George and Lennie’s traveling together?
He thinks its odd
What does the swamper mean by saying “Curleys pretty handy”
He is a boxer and he starts fight
What uneasy feeling does George have about Curleys wife?
George tells Lennie to stay away from her because she will get them in trouble
Who complains about the old smelly dog?
Carlson
Who was not allowed to use his feet in a fight?
Smitty
Who is the most respected person on the ranch?
Slim
Who begs to leave the ranch?
Lennie but they have to stay until they can buy their own ranch
Who pretends to look for curley?
Curley’s wife
Who tries to pick a fight with Lennie?
Curley
Who is angry that george and lennie arrive late?
The boss
Who criticizes Lennie for speaking to the boss?
George
Who has one hand?
Candy
Who gives George and Lennie the lowdown of the ranch?
Candy
Who tried to engage lennie in an argument?
The boss and the boses son
Who exchanged a few words but never fights?
Curley and George
What happens when the boss leaves?
George yells at lennie and the truth of their friendship is revealed and candy says he will not say anything
What does Slim think of George and Lennies relationship?
He is impressed by how they look after one another
