Questions and Answers
What are George and Lennie trying to achieve in their conversations?
What is the name of the character who tries to pick a fight with Lennie?
Curley
Lennie accidentally kills his puppy.
True
Who does Lennie see in his hallucination at the end of the story?
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What does Curley's wife do when she enters Crook's room?
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George and Lennie are spending the night by a _____ before starting work at a new ranch.
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What request does Candy make after overhearing George and Lennie's talk about the dream farm?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- George and Lennie camp by a pool before starting work at a new ranch, reflecting on their past.
- George is frustrated with Lennie's troublemaking habits, which forced their quick departure from their last job.
- Lennie expresses interest in their dream of owning a farm, evoking a vision of a better future.
Chapter 2
- The pair arrives late at the new ranch, angering the boss and creating a tense first impression.
- Candy, an old ranch worker, shares insights about life on the ranch, setting the stage for character dynamics.
- Curley, the boss's son, tries to provoke Lennie, establishing Curley's aggressive nature.
- Curley's flirtatious wife captures the attention of Lennie and the ranch workers, indicating underlying tensions.
Chapter 3
- George converses with Slim, providing background on his and Lennie's history, particularly an incident in Weed.
- Carlson insists on shooting Candy's old dog due to its age and smell, leading to Candy's reluctant agreement.
- As George and Lennie discuss their dream farm, Candy overhears and expresses a desire to join them financially.
- A confrontation arises when Curley attacks Lennie, who, in a fit of rage, crushes Curley’s hand, showcasing Lennie’s hidden strength.
Chapter 4
- Lennie ventures into Crooks' room, revealing themes of loneliness and isolation when Crooks initially rejects him.
- Candy joins them, and their discussion about the dream farm highlights their shared aspirations.
- Curley's wife interrupts, belittling their dreams and asserting her own power over the men.
- After the other men return from town, George reprimands Lennie for discussing their plans, while Crooks dismisses the dream aloud.
Chapter 5
- In the barn, Lennie accidentally kills his puppy, symbolizing the fragility of their hopes.
- Curley's wife engages Lennie in conversation, revealing her own unfulfilled dream of becoming a movie star.
- Their shared interest in soft things leads to tragedy when Lennie's innocent affection turns fatal as he panics and accidentally breaks her neck.
Chapter 6
- Lennie returns to the pool, haunted by visions of his Aunt Clara and a giant rabbit, who criticize his failures.
- George arrives to comfort Lennie, reassuring him with visions of their dream farm as a means of calming him down.
- To spare Lennie from a cruel fate at the hands of Curley and the others, George makes the tragic decision to shoot him, emphasizing the themes of friendship and sacrifice.
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