Questions and Answers
What happens in Chapter 1?
What seems to anger the boss in Chapter 2?
George and Lennie arrive late at the ranch.
What does George reveal in his chat with Slim in Chapter 3?
Details about George and Lennie's background and their experience in Weed.
What does Curley's wife do in Chapter 4 that undermines the men's hopes?
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In Chapter 5, Lennie accidentally kills his ______.
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What does Lennie see before George finds him in Chapter 6?
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What does George ultimately do to Lennie in Chapter 6?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- George and Lennie camp by a pool, preparing for work at a new ranch.
- An urgent departure from their last job due to Lennie’s trouble-making frustrates George.
- George tells Lennie about their dream of owning a farm, which captivates Lennie.
Chapter 2
- George and Lennie arrive late at the ranch, angering the boss.
- Candy, an older ranch worker, shares insights about ranch life.
- Curley, the boss's son, attempts to provoke Lennie into a fight.
- Curley's wife flirts with the ranch hands, drawing Lennie's attention.
Chapter 3
- George converses with Slim, revealing more about his and Lennie’s past in Weed.
- Carlson advocates for the shooting of Candy’s old, useless dog, leading to its eventual death.
- Inspired by George’s dream of a farm, Candy offers to join them after overhearing the conversation.
- Curley picks a fight with Lennie, resulting in Lennie crushing Curley’s hand, with Slim persuading Curley to cover up the incident.
Chapter 4
- Lennie accidentally enters Crooks’ room, initially getting rejected but later allowed to stay.
- Candy joins them, and they discuss the dream farm despite initial discomfort.
- Curley’s wife intrudes, belittling their dreams and asserting her isolation.
- After the men return, George chastises Lennie for discussing their dream with Crooks, who claims he isn’t interested in it.
Chapter 5
- Lennie accidentally kills his puppy in the barn.
- Curley’s wife engages Lennie in conversation about their unfulfilled dreams.
- They bond over a shared love for soft things; however, when Lennie strokes her hair too hard, she reacts angrily.
- In a panic, Lennie accidentally breaks her neck.
Chapter 6
- Lennie returns to the pool where he and George previously stayed, mentally visualizing Aunt Clara and a giant rabbit reprimanding him.
- George finds Lennie and reassures him by discussing their dream farm.
- Aware of the mob's intent to harm Lennie, George takes it upon himself to shoot Lennie mercifully before the others arrive.
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This quiz presents summaries of the chapters from 'Of Mice and Men.' Each flashcard highlights key events and character developments in the novel, starting with the introduction of George and Lennie. Test your knowledge and recall of the significant themes and plot points.
