Of Mice and Men

Curley's Wife invites Lennie to hold her hand and rub her shoulders.

When Steinbeck tells us Lennie likes to pet soft things, which literary technique is he using?

Before George meets Lennie in the woods in the final scene, whose gun does he take?

In the power structure of the ranch, which character has the least amount of power?

Of Mice and Men is set in which decade?

A "cathouse" is another term for "whorehouse" or "brothel."

Lennie's last name is Milton.

What does George tell Lennie to do while they are talking to their new boss?

While Candy announces the death of Curley's Wife, George goes to the house and steals the gun.

George is the first person to discover the dead body of Curley's Wife.

Steinbeck's story to examines both the predatory aspects and humanity in the American Dream

In what state is the story set?

Disappointed with her life, Curley's wife wonder where she would be if she had become...

How did Crooks get his name?

Lennie likes mustard on his beans.

Why does Carlson want to shoot Candy's dog?

Which of the following characters checks on the body of Curley's wife for vital signs?

Curley keeps Vasline in one of his gloves to help soothe an old boxing injury.

After killing Curley's Wife, which pair of figures appear and scold Lennie?

Candy will still go and buy the small farm on his own; even after Curley's Wife is killed

George's last name is Small.

What was George's lie to the boss to explain his defense of Lennie?

From whom does Candy seek advice before allowing Carlson to shoot his dog?

George and Lennie are different from the other men