Quotes

Question 1

What is a key quote that demonstrates Lennie’s strength?

Answer 1

“Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water.”

Question 2

Which quote shows George’s frustration with Lennie?

Answer 2

“If I was alone, I could live so easy.”

Question 3

What does George say about their dream?

Answer 3

“We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.”

Question 4

How does Curley’s wife describe her loneliness?

Answer 4

“I get awful lonely… You can talk to people, but I can’t talk to nobody but Curley.”

Question 5

What does Slim say about Lennie’s death?

Answer 5

“You hadda, George. I swear you hadda.”

Question 6

What is Crooks’ comment on loneliness?

Answer 6

“A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.”

Question 7

How does Candy react to his dog’s death?

Answer 7

“I ought to of shot that dog myself.”

Question 8

What does Carlson’s attitude toward Candy’s dog reveal?

Answer 8

“He ain’t no good to you, Candy. An’ he ain’t no good to himself.”

Question 9

What is a key quote about the dream’s fragility?

Answer 9

“I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed we’d never do her.”

Question 10

How does Steinbeck describe the Salinas River setting?

Answer 10

“A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank.”

Question 11

What does George warn Lennie about?

Answer 11

Don’t drink so much

This reflects George’s concern for Lennie’s well-being.

Question 12

How do ranch workers feel about their lives according to the text?

Answer 12

The loneliest guys in the world

This highlights the isolation experienced by itinerant workers.

Question 13

What do George and Lennie believe they have that sets them apart from others?

Answer 13

A future

This shows their hope and dreams despite their circumstances.

Question 14

What does George ask Slim not to tell?

Answer 14

You wouldn’t tell?

This indicates a level of trust and secrecy between George and Slim.

Question 15

What does George say about asking permission to go to the carnival?

Answer 15

We wouldn’t ask nobody if we could

This reflects their independent spirit.

Question 16

What is George’s plan regarding Lennie in chapter 5?

Answer 16

Gotta get ‘im an’ lock ‘im up

This reveals George’s protective instincts towards Lennie.

Question 17

What does Lennie show George in chapter 1?

Answer 17

Look what I done

This indicates Lennie’s childlike nature and his need for approval.

Question 18

What does Lennie repeatedly say he forgot?

Answer 18

I forgot again

This showcases Lennie’s struggle with memory and understanding.

Question 19

What does Lennie want George to do?

Answer 19

Tell me - like you done before

This emphasizes Lennie’s desire for comfort and familiarity.

Question 20

What does George say about Lennie’s mental state?

Answer 20

He ain’t no cuckoo

This shows George’s defense of Lennie’s character.

Question 21

What does Crooks say about being sent to a mental institution?

Answer 21

They’ll take ya to the booby hatch… tie ya up….like a dog

This reflects Crooks’ fears and the stigma surrounding mental health.

Question 22

What is Lennie’s reaction to the idea of getting killed?

Answer 22

Why do you got to get killed?

This underscores Lennie’s innocence and confusion about violence.

Question 23

What does Lennie admit in chapter 6?

Answer 23

I done another bad thing

This reveals Lennie’s awareness of his actions and their consequences.

Question 24

What does Candy say about his future in chapter 3?

Answer 24

They’ll can me purty soon

This indicates Candy’s fear of being discarded as he ages.

Question 25

What does Candy wish for regarding his life?

Answer 25

Wisht somebody'd shoot me... I won't have no place to go ## Footnote This highlights Candy's despair and sense of hopelessness.

Question 26

What does Candy say to protect Lennie?

Answer 26

You let this guy alone. Don't you do no messing around ## Footnote This shows Candy's loyalty and protective nature.

Question 27

How is Curley's wife described?

Answer 27

Yull rouged lips...heavily made up ## Footnote This reflects the objectification and perception of women in the story.

Question 28

What does George say about Curley's wife?

Answer 28

Ain't no place for a girl, specially like her ## Footnote This highlights the gender dynamics and isolation faced by women.

Question 29

What does Curley threaten to do in chapter 5?

Answer 29

I'm gonna shoot the guts out of that big bastard ## Footnote This shows Curley's violent nature and his aggression towards Lennie.

Question 30

What does Crooks say about loneliness?

Answer 30

A guy gets too lonely ## Footnote This emphasizes the emotional toll of isolation among ranch workers.

Question 31

How is Crooks' living situation described?

Answer 31

Had his bunk in the harness room ## Footnote This illustrates the segregation and discrimination faced by Crooks.

Question 32

What does Crooks say about men traveling alone?

Answer 32

Hundreds of men... with their bindles on their back an that same damn thing in their heads ## Footnote This reflects the shared dreams and struggles of itinerant workers.

Question 33

What does George say about the rarity of companionship among workers?

Answer 33

Ain't many guys travel around together... I don't know why ## Footnote This highlights the loneliness inherent in their lifestyle.

Question 34

What does Candy say about not needing high heeled boots?

Answer 34

Don't need to wear no high heeled boots ## Footnote This reflects the practicality and straightforward nature of ranch life.

Question 35

What is said about the authority of the boss?

Answer 35

His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject ## Footnote This underscores the power dynamics present on the ranch.