Of Mice And Men Study Set Flashcards
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George
One of the main characters who is described as small and quick with strong features. He often says his life would be better if he didn’t have to look after his “best friend”
Lennie
Main character who is described as a huge man with large eyes and shapeless face. He is also known as a child-like man. He loves petting soft things but doesn’t know his own strength
Where are George and Lennie coming from?
Weed, California
What does George tell Lennie to do if he ever gets in trouble
Hide in the bush
Who used to give Lennie mice
His Aunt Clara
Describe George and Lennie’s shared dream
They want to own their own farm where they can tend to rabbits and not have to follow anyone’s orders
What is George and Lennies last names?
Lennie Small and George Milton
What is the fake reason George gives the boss on why they travel together
George says him and Lennie are cousins and he promised his aunt he would take care of him.
Why does Curley always wear one glove?
To keep his hand soft for his wife
Describe Curleys Wife
A beautiful girl who is known for flirting with all the men on the ranch and being disloyal to Curley. Also the only girl on the ranch
Slim
The wise mule driver who is quiet and strong and gives good advice
What did Slim do to his pups?
He drowned them because the mother was unable to feed them
What is different about George and Lennie compared to the other men on the ranch?
The two travel together
Who has a problem with candy’s dog and how do they resolve it?
Carlson says the dog is smelly and too old. He says the dog is miserable and convinces Candy to let him shoot it.
How are crooks and Curleys wife similar?
They both express their lonliness being the only women and african american on the ranch
Why does Lennie think he won’t be able to tend to rabbits?
He accidentally killed his pup
Why did Curley’s wife marry Curley?
He offered her security
Why does Curleys Wife yell at Lennie?
He stroked her hair too hard
What did Lennie do to Curleys Wife?
When trying to keep her from yelling, he snapped her neck
What does Candy hopefully asks George?
Candy still wants the two of them to buy a farm
What are the two things Lennie has imaginary converesations with?
One of his aunts and a giant bunny
What does George do to Lennie? Why?
George shoots Lennie to help him avoid experiencing a more painful death.
Why did Candy want in on George and Lennies plan to buy a fram? Why did they include him?
Candy doesn’t want to die alone and he can also help George and Lennie fund for the farm
