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Of Mice and Men: Crooks' Character Analysis
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Of Mice and Men: Crooks' Character Analysis

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What is the primary purpose of the apple box located over Crooks' bunk?

  • To keep medicine bottles (correct)
  • To hold personal possessions
  • To store leatherworking tools
  • To display books
  • In what way is Crooks' living space different from that of other men on the ranch?

  • It is bigger and more luxurious
  • It is less organized than other living spaces
  • It is filled with more personal possessions (correct)
  • It has a separate entrance
  • What physical characteristic distinguishes Crooks?

  • He has a prominent scar on his face
  • He has a crooked spine (correct)
  • His eyes are unusually large
  • He is exceptionally tall
  • Which item is NOT mentioned as being part of Crooks' personal belongings?

    <p>A personal diary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Crooks' attitude towards others reflect his character?

    <p>He is proud and aloof, keeping his distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What general activity is Crooks engaged in, as indicated by the contents of his room?

    <p>Leatherworking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following items suggests that Crooks stays informed about legal matters?

    <p>A copy of the California civil code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Crooks based on his tidy and organized living space?

    <p>He takes pride in his possessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Crooks' Living Space

    • Crooks, a black stable buck, lives in a small shed attached to the barn.
    • His room has a window, a door to the barn, a bunk, and a workbench for leatherwork.
    • He has a variety of possessions, likely due to his stability and isolation.
    • Crooks stores his belongings in an apple box (medical supplies, saddle soap, tar), and on the floor (shoes, rubber boots, alarm clock, shotgun).
    • His literary collection includes a dictionary, California civil code, magazines, and books.
    • He keeps his personal space neat and organized.
    • He wears spectacles.

    Crooks' Physical Appearance

    • Crooks has a crooked spine, which bends his body to the left.
    • He appears older, with deep wrinkles on his face and tightly drawn (thin) lips that are lighter than his skin.
    • His deep-set eyes seem to sparkle with intensity.

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    Explore the character of Crooks from John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'. This quiz delves into his living space, physical appearance, and possessions, revealing insights about his life as a marginalized character. Test your knowledge of Crooks and his significance in the novel.

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