Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 Flashcards

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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?

Slim gives Lennie a puppy.

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?

He trusts Slim and thinks he is a good guy. Signup and view all the answers

Identify Candy.

Candy is the swamper, an old man who lost his hand and has an old dog. Signup and view all the answers

List words that Carlson used to describe Candy's dog.

Smelly, old, crippled. Signup and view all the answers

What is Carlson's solution to the problem presented by the dog?

Kill Candy's dog. Signup and view all the answers

What did Carlson do with his Luger? Why?

Carlson kills Candy's dog to put it out of its misery. Signup and view all the answers

What card game does George play?

George plays solitaire. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Curley's wife. What's the problem about her?

She dresses and acts like a tramp and is lonesome. Signup and view all the answers

What will Lennie's job be when he and George get their land?

Lennie will tend the rabbits. Signup and view all the answers

What does Candy want when he hears about George's and Lennie's plans?

Candy wants to join them on their land. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie try to buy land?

He is willing to put up several hundred dollars he had saved. Signup and view all the answers

What does Slim decide about Lennie?

Lennie is not mean; he is just like a kid. Signup and view all the answers

What does Carlson complain about?

Carlson complains about the smell wafting off of Candy's dog. Signup and view all the answers

Who is miserable when Candy's dog dies and why?

Candy is miserable because he loves his old companion. Signup and view all the answers

Who sides with Carlson and why?

Slim sides with Carlson; he'd want to be shot if he were old and crippled. Signup and view all the answers

What is heard in the distance?

A shot; Carlson killed Candy's dog. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the crooks.

Crooks takes care of the horses and has his own private room. Signup and view all the answers

What do the crooks tell Slim about Lennie?

They say he is hanging out in the barn too much. Signup and view all the answers

What does Whit, another ranch hand, say about Curley's wife?

Whit refers to her as a 'loo loo' and comments on Curley's jealousy. Signup and view all the answers

What does George observe about Curley's wife?

Curley's wife is 'gonna make a mess.' Signup and view all the answers

What do Candy, George, and Slim imagine?

They imagine what life would be like if they owned their own farm. Signup and view all the answers

What did Candy admit when all the other men come to the bunkhouse?

He should have shot the dog himself. Signup and view all the answers

What does Slim do when Carlson gets ready to take Curley to the doctor?

Slim tells Curley to say that he got his hand caught in a machine. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Curley fight with Lennie? What happened?

Curley fought with Lennie because he was angry, and Lennie crushed Curley's hand when provoked. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Lennie scared?

He is scared because he thinks he has done a 'bad thing' and fears George will be angry. Signup and view all the answers

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.