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Of Mice & Men Chapter Questions

Chapter 1 Stamp Completed:

1) Look at the way both Lennie and George are first described. How is this initial
description fitting when we find out more about each man?
The first man stopped short in the clearing, and the follower nearly ran over him. He took off his hat and wiped the
sweat-band with his forefinger and snapped the moisture off. The small man stepped nervously beside him.
2) Is the relationship between George and Lennie one of friendship, or does George
only feel obligated to take care of Lennie? What evidence can you find to support
either conclusion?

Their relationship is like brotherly we can find that Lennie left his passport but George was there for him to give it to
him that always happens in a relationship of a younger and elder brother .
3) Why does Lennie have the dead mouse? Why does George take it away?
we find out that Lennie like soft thing and animal do when he finds one he keeps it and we see George
throw it because it was gross doing so.

4) What happened at the last place where Lennie and George worked?
Lennie had done something horrible at their work in the weed and George had to clean up his mess and leave town.

5) Describe the dream George and Lennie share for their future. Why is it so
important to both men?
George and Lennie are planning on having a farm and pig and rabbit food and survival so they won't work.

Chapter 2 Stamp Completed:

1) How is the bunk house described? What does the description tell the reader
about the men who live there?
'THE bunk house was a long, rectangular building. Inside, the walls were whitewashed and the floor unpainted. In three
walls there were small, square windows, and in the fourth, a solid door with a wooden larch.'
2) What do we find out about Curley, his wife, and his father through George's
discussions with others.
Curley is very hardworking and is the boss's son. His wife is a very young, attractive person who gives an "eye" for other men. Curley's father is the boss
of the working men in the bunkhouse.

3) How would you describe Curley and his wife? What do their actions tell you about
each of their characters?

Curley is very cocky and wants to do everything to impress his newlywed wife. Curley's wife is eyeing other men, showing that they have a weak
relationship.
4) Re-read Steinbeck's description of Slim. What does this description tell you about
Slim's character? Is he a man to be trusted and looked up to?
Slim is a great skinner and is very strong and tall. He is a very hard worker. He was well-respected and trustworthy.

5) What is Lennie eagerly talking about toward the end of the chapter?
Lennie overheard Carlson saying that he was giving away some of Candy's puppies.

Chapter 3 Stamp Completed:

1) What are Carlson's reasons for shooting Candy's dog?

Carlson wanted to shoot Candy's dog because it was smelly, but mainly because it was old, toothless, and overall in a miserable physical state,
and Carlson wanted to put it out of it's misery.

2) What are Candy's reasons for not shooting the dog?

Because he had the dog ever since it was a puppy. In what ways is Candy like his dog? Candy is very old, similar to the dog.

3) In what ways is Candy like his dog?

Candy is very old, similar to the dog. They are both old and have spent many years together. When the dog is going to be put down, Candy was reluctant.
When the dog is killed, Candy is devastated.

4) What does the fight between Lennie and Curley show about their characters?
The fight shows that Curley thinks it is okay to take advantage of others and thought that Lennie would not fight back. Lennie fighting back showed his
strength, and his apology and remorse at the end of the chapter shows he is very compassionate.

5) Why doesn't George help Lennie in the fight?

George knew that Lennie would defend himself as long as George reassured him that it was okay.

Chapter 4 Stamp Completed:

1) What does Crook's room and the things in it tell you about his character?

2) What does Crooks say to Lennie about loneliness?

3) Why would Crooks react so negatively to Lennie, then let him in anyway?

4) Why does Crooks torture and taunt Lennie about George?

5) Why is Crooks called "Crooks"? How does this reflect his personality?

Chapter 5 Stamp Completed:

1) How have Curley's wife's dreams for her life changed or been lost?

2) Why does Curley's wife tell Lennie about "the letter"? What do you think the
letter symbolizes?

3) How does Lennie's killing of the puppy parallel his killing of Curley's wife and the
mice?

4) How does Candy react to the death of Curley's wife?

5) What options do George and Candy discuss after the discovery of the body?

Chapter 6 Stamp Completed:

1) What is the significance of the rabbit appearing at the end of the book?

2) Why did George kill Lennie and was he justified in doing that?

3) Explain what happens to the dream at the end of the novel for both Lennie and
George.

4) In what way does Slim show understanding for George's decision? Why does
Carlson ask the last question?