Of Mice and Men Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

George Milton The protagonist and main character of the book. He is a caring, compassionate, and understanding human being who dreams of owning his own piece of land. Physically, he is a small and intelligent man with strong features. He is Lennie's cousin. Lennie Small The obedient friend of George. He has a child's mind and a giant's body. He is mentally challenged, and relies upon George. It is these contrasting qualities and his impulsive nature that causes him problems. Old Candy O...

Identify and give the physical description of Lennie and George. George: Small, quick, dark of face, restless eyes, sharp and strong features. Lennie: huge, shapeless of face, large pale eyes, wide sloping shoulders, walked heavily, dragging his feet like a bear drags his paws. Arms hung loosely, did not swing at his sides. What was George's first complaint to Lennie? "don't drink so much!" What trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed? They had to run from the law--really the guys o...

What day and time is it at the beginning of chapter 5? A Sunny Afternoon What is Lennie doing in the barn by himself? Lennie is petting a dead puppy. Why does Lennie think that he might not get to tend the rabbits? Because Lennie killed a puppy himself. Who visits Lennie in the barn? Curley's Wife According to Curley's wife, why isn't anyone going to leave the horseshoe tournament? The other men are occupied with the horseshoe tournament outside. According to Curley's wife, how come s...

Where does Lennie hide in the brush where George told him to go if he gets in trouble Describe Lennies Hallucination he sees Aunt clara and a rabbit How do the characters in Lennies dream treat him they make him feel guilty and treat him harshly What does George do to Lennie and how does he do it George kills Lennie with Carlsons luger so the other men don't do worse Who or what in the novel was killed in the same way as Lennie Candys dog Why did George lie to the others about what reall...

Where did the bus drop the two men off? 4 miles away from the Ranch How is George described? a short man; mature How is Lennie described? careless, and forgetful, opposite of George, childish What does Lennie do with the water that makes him proud of himself? he makes ripples in the water, that make rings in the water What does Lennie not have in his pocket? work card Why does Lennie not have it in "his" pocket? Because Lennie would have lost that card so George held it

Who is Crooks He is a stable buck He is disrespected African American He lives by himself Lives in a tool shed What does Crooks say about Lennie and George's dream He at first doesn't believe they story and then he realizes it when Lennie mentions that they do have money to buy land What does Crooks want when he believe there actually might be land he wants to join them and be apart of the dream Why does Curley's wife go to the barn because she is lonely and she wants someone to talk ...

1. List the reasons that Lennie gives to explain how the puppy is responsible for its own death. Are Lennie's arguments valid? Why or why not? Lennie claims that he didn't bounce the puppy very hard, and believes that the puppy should have been able to handle it. He also says the puppy isn't as small as a mouse and it should have been able to endure his rough play. Lennie's arguments are obviously invalid, this displays how he is not willing to take responsibility for his actions. He bl...

What does Slim say he would have done to the dog if he hadn't given it to Lennie Killed them 2. What does Slim say he finds funny That George and Lennie travel together. 3. George says if he were really smart he would be doing what Own his own land and not work like a dog for someone else to profit 4. What is the story behind why Lennie and George travel together George knew Lennie from the time they were kids and when Lennie's Aunt Clara died, George promised he'd look after him. 5. ...

what are the two books crooks owns? a dictionary and a copy of the california civil code of 1905 how does crooks react to lennie when he comes to visit? first crooks gets upset but then becomes more friendly after knowing that lennie doesnt treat him different why does lennie come to the barn? to see his puppys where is george? in town what do we learn about crooks family? theyre from california and used to own a chicken ranch what does lennie tell crooks that he probably shouldnt have? ...