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Who is Slim?
Who is Slim?
- A ranch hand
- The boss of the ranch
- The jerkline skinner (correct)
- The owner of the land
What kind act does Slim do for Lennie?
What kind act does Slim do for Lennie?
Slim gives Lennie a puppy.
What is George's answer when Slim says it's funny how George and Lennie go around together?
What is George's answer when Slim says it's funny how George and Lennie go around together?
George tells Slim about his relationship with Lennie.
Why does George tell Slim about what happened in Weed?
Why does George tell Slim about what happened in Weed?
Identify Candy.
Identify Candy.
List words that Carlson used to describe Candy's dog.
List words that Carlson used to describe Candy's dog.
What is Carlson's solution to the problem presented by the dog?
What is Carlson's solution to the problem presented by the dog?
What did Carlson do with his Luger? Why?
What did Carlson do with his Luger? Why?
What card game does George play?
What card game does George play?
Describe Curley's wife. What's the problem about her?
Describe Curley's wife. What's the problem about her?
What will Lennie's job be when he and George get their land?
What will Lennie's job be when he and George get their land?
What does Candy want when he hears about George's and Lennie's plans?
What does Candy want when he hears about George's and Lennie's plans?
What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie try to buy land?
What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie try to buy land?
What does Slim decide about Lennie?
What does Slim decide about Lennie?
What does Carlson complain about?
What does Carlson complain about?
Who is miserable when Candy's dog dies and why?
Who is miserable when Candy's dog dies and why?
Who sides with Carlson and why?
Who sides with Carlson and why?
What is heard in the distance?
What is heard in the distance?
Describe the crooks.
Describe the crooks.
What do the crooks tell Slim about Lennie?
What do the crooks tell Slim about Lennie?
What does Whit, another ranch hand, say about Curley's wife?
What does Whit, another ranch hand, say about Curley's wife?
What does George observe about Curley's wife?
What does George observe about Curley's wife?
What do Candy, George, and Slim imagine?
What do Candy, George, and Slim imagine?
What did Candy admit when all the other men come to the bunkhouse?
What did Candy admit when all the other men come to the bunkhouse?
What does Slim do when Carlson gets ready to take Curley to the doctor?
What does Slim do when Carlson gets ready to take Curley to the doctor?
Why did Curley fight with Lennie? What happened?
Why did Curley fight with Lennie? What happened?
Why is Lennie scared?
Why is Lennie scared?
Study Notes
Character Descriptions
- Slim is the jerkline skinner and highly respected figure on the ranch, often referred to as "the prince."
- Candy is an old swamper who lost his hand and has a beloved old dog.
- Curley's wife is characterized by her flirtatious behavior and loneliness, often seen as problematic.
Key Events and Conversations
- Slim shows kindness to Lennie by giving him a puppy, appreciated by George.
- George confides in Slim about his history with Lennie, detailing their bond and events in Weed, explaining that Lennie is loyal but not intelligent.
- Carlson condemns Candy's dog as smelly, old, and crippled, suggesting harsh measures to address the situation.
Significant Actions
- Carlson ultimately kills Candy's dog to relieve its suffering, a decision that echoes themes of mercy and companionship.
- George plays solitaire while navigating complex relationships on the ranch, reflecting the isolation of the characters.
- Slim defends Lennie, emphasizing his innocence and childlike nature.
Aspirations and Goals
- Lennie's future dream includes tending rabbits on a piece of land that George hopes to buy.
- Candy expresses a desire to join George and Lennie in their dream, offering his savings to help achieve it.
Conflict and Resolutions
- Slim mediates a tense situation between Curley and Lennie, advising Curley to lie about how his hand was injured to protect Lennie from repercussions.
- Curley mistakenly views Lennie as an easy target for aggression but is overpowered when Lennie crushes his hand after being urged to defend himself by George.
Emotional Themes
- Candy is deeply affected by the death of his dog, indicating the strong bond and sense of loss he experiences.
- George reassures Lennie after the fight with Curley, alleviating his fear of losing the opportunity to tend rabbits, highlighting their protective relationship.
Symbolism and Future Hopes
- The shared dreams of George, Lennie, and Candy about owning a farm symbolize hope for a better future and escape from the harsh realities of their current lives.
- Slim's role as a mediator and voice of reason contrasts with the brutality of life on the ranch, illustrating the varying moral compasses of the characters.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from 'Of Mice and Men' with this set of flashcards. Explore key characters like Slim and their interactions with Lennie and George. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the text and its themes.
