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Of Mice and Men

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  • Curley was described as "handy." What does this mean?
    He is a good fighter.
  • What would George be doing if he were alone?
    He would have a house, a job, and a woman.
  • Where are George and Lennie Headed?
    A Ranch
  • What word did Candy call Curley's wife when describing her to George?
    A "tart"
  • Where must Lennie go if something goes wrong?
    Into the brush, into the brush along the river
  • What is Lennie and George's main goal?
    To buy a ranch, animals, rabbits in cages, and "live off the fatta the land" i.e. work for themselves
  • What does Lennie have in his pocket?
    A mouse/dead mouse
  • What did George tell the new boss about himself and Lennie?
    They are cousins, Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse when he was a kid
  • Why did Lennie and George have to flee Weed?
    Lennie grabbed a woman's dress.
  • What did George promise to get for Lennie if he stops killing mice?
    A puppy
  • What did the new boss buy everyone over Christmas?
    A gallon of whiskey
  • What is the name of the character that Curley's wife was "giving eyes" to?
    Slim
  • Describe George's characteristics
    Short, small, strong, grumpy, protective, smart
  • What is Lennie's aunt's name?
    Aunt Clara
  • Describe Lennie's characteristics
    Big, tall, disability, sweet, caring, happy
  • What did Lennie and George do wrong the first day they showed up to the new job?
    They showed up late.
  • What color were Curley's wife's shoes?
    Red
  • Lennie was supposed to stay quiet while meeting the boss. He messed up, and said one thing. What did Lennie say?
    "strong like a bull"
  • What does Curley wear that the other workers don't wear?
    Little heeled boots