Of Mice and Men Chapters 1 and 2

Tough close reading question: Who gave Lennie a rubber mouse as a child?

What disease does Curly suffer from?

What two animals is Lennie described as resembling in the first chapter?

Why does the author choose to use profanity in the novel?

Which element of fiction is FIRST used in the novel?

Which character said: Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.

When Curley's wife is described as "having the eye," what does that mean?

What is George's last name?

Why in the world does Curly keep a glove on his hand filled with Vaseline?

Why does Carlson insist on shooting Candy's dog?

Why does Curly pick fights with bigger men?

Whose team do Lennie and George get assigned to work for?

Why is Candy unable to imagine getting rid of his dog?

Which character was described as the Prince of the Ranch?

What does Crooks do, according to the old swamper, in his spare time?

What is Lennie's last name?

What is Lennie hiding in his pocket in the opening scene?

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Why is the boss mad at George and Lennie when they arrive?

What is the name of the town of which George and Lenny are fleeing at the opening of the story?

When Lennie doesn't speak well, what does the boss accuse George of?

What does George tell Lennie to do if they get in trouble?

What excites Lenny most about his dream life with George?

What relationship does George tell the boss he has with Lenny?

What does the boss give the workers on Christmas?

Random bonus question: Who is the Red's number 1 pitcher and opening day starter?

The story takes place near the _________ river.

Who is the author of the novel Of Mice and Men?

Of Mice and Men was first PUBLISHED in what year?

Why can't Curly get fired for his behavior?

How does the stable buck, Crooks, get his unusual nickname?