Of Mice and Men

Question 1

Who was the only female character that sought attention?

Answer 1

Curley’s Wife

Question 2

Who was large, gentle, and mentally disabled and wasn’t aware of how strong they were?

Answer 2

Lennie Small

Question 3

What ranch hand killed Candy’s dog?

Answer 3

Carlson

Question 4

This person was rarely seen but was an important authority figure on the ranch.

Answer 4

The Boss

Question 5

This person showed kindness and leadership on the ranch.

Answer 5

Slim

Question 6

Who was the ranch hand that feared being cast away because of a disability?

Answer 6

Candy

Question 7

This stable handed person was isolated because of his race.

Answer 7

Crooks

Question 8

This person looks like Lennie, small, wiry, and quick-witted.

Answer 8

George Milton

Question 9

Who was the son of the boss who liked to pick fights?

Answer 9

Curley

Question 10

What happened to Candy’s dog?

Answer 10

killed by Carlson

Question 11

Why did George and Lennie leave Weed?

Answer 11

Lennie grabbed a girls dress and frightened her.

Question 12

Lennie is most excited about which part of the dreams?

Answer 12

Tending to the rabbits

Question 13

Why doesn’t Curley like Lennie?

Answer 13

He is jealous of Lennie’s strength

Question 14

Why is Crooks isolated?

Answer 14

He is African American

Question 15

How did Curley hurt his hand?

Answer 15

It was crushed when he punches Lennie

Question 16

How is the theme of lonliness portrayed through the characters in the story?

Answer 16

*Though Crook’s and Curley’s wife
*because of race
*feelings of neglect

Question 17

What is the role of Aspiration in the Novel? (shaping of lives, dreams influence actions, feasibility of dreams)

Answer 17

*dreams drive them
*dreaming of land and freedom
*dreams of escaping isolation
*brutal realities of life

Question 18

Explain the Companionship between George and Lennie. (sacrifices, ultimate significance)

Answer 18

*Unique friendship
*Sacrifices
*Importance of companionship