Of Mice and Men - Chapter 4

Question 1

“he had books, too; a tattered dictionary and a mauled copy of the California civil code for 1905.”

Answer 1

pg98

Crooks is interested in learning and what his rights are as a black man.

Question 2

“Lennie smiles helplessly in an attempt to make friends.”

Answer 2

pg99

Lennie is naive and has no understanding of why the other men don’t go into Crooks’ room.

Question 3

“‘George knows what he’s about. Jus’ talks, an’ you don’t understand nothing.’”

Answer 3

pg103

Crooks realises how simple Lennie is, he follow a conversation.

Question 4

“Ain’t nobody goin’ to suppose no hurt to George.’”

Answer 4

pg104

Lennie is furious at the mere suggestion of George being hurt. Very protective.

Question 5

“‘Come on in. If ever’body’s comin’ in, you might just as well.’ It was difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure with anger.”

Answer 5

pg107

Crooks is happy to have visitors and company but keeps up his front of detached anger.

Question 6

“‘Think I don’t like to talk to somebody ever’ once is a while? Think I like to stick in that house alla time?’”

Answer 6

pg110

Curley’s wife is lonely.

Question 7

“Lennie whined, ‘I wisht George was here. I wisht George was here.’”

Answer 7

pg114

Shows Lennie childish nature and how heavily he relies on George’s presence as a comfort and guide.

Question 8

“‘A coloured man got to have some rights even if he don’t like ‘em.’”

Answer 8

pg115

Having company made Crooks forget for a moment, until Curley’s wife threatens him.