Of Mice And Men Study Set Flashcards
George
One of the main characters who is described as small and quick with strong features. He often says his life would be better if he didn’t have to look after his “best friend”
Lennie
Main character who is described as a huge man with large eyes and shapeless face. He is also known as a child-like man. He loves petting soft things but doesn’t know his own strength
Where are George and Lennie coming from?
Weed, California
What does George tell Lennie to do if he ever gets in trouble
Hide in the bush
Who used to give Lennie mice
His Aunt Clara
Describe George and Lennie’s shared dream
They want to own their own farm where they can tend to rabbits and not have to follow anyone’s orders
What is George and Lennies last names?
Lennie Small and George Milton
What is the fake reason George gives the boss on why they travel together
George says him and Lennie are cousins and he promised his aunt he would take care of him.
Why does Curley always wear one glove?
To keep his hand soft for his wife
Describe Curleys Wife
A beautiful girl who is known for flirting with all the men on the ranch and being disloyal to Curley. Also the only girl on the ranch
Slim
The wise mule driver who is quiet and strong and gives good advice
What did Slim do to his pups?
He drowned them because the mother was unable to feed them
What is different about George and Lennie compared to the other men on the ranch?
The two travel together
Who has a problem with candy’s dog and how do they resolve it?
Carlson says the dog is smelly and too old. He says the dog is miserable and convinces Candy to let him shoot it.
How are crooks and Curleys wife similar?
They both express their lonliness being the only women and african american on the ranch
