Front

Who kills Candy's dog because he's old and smells?

Back

Carlson

Front

Who is considered the prince of the ranch, whose opinions are law?

Back

Slim

Front

What lie does George tell the boss about Lennie?

Back

That he and Lennie are cousins

Front

What is the dream that George and Lennie have for the future?

Back

To own a little farm of their own and live off the land by themselves.

Front

What does the boss assume when Lennie does not respond?

Back

That George is trying to cheat Lennie out of his pay.

Front

What does the character of George represent in the story?

Back

The protective figure and caretaker of Lennie, embodying friendship and responsibility.

Front

What does Lennie's character symbolize in the novel?

Back

Innocence and the struggle of those with mental disabilities in a harsh world.

Front

How does Steinbeck use the setting of the ranch to reflect the themes of loneliness and isolation?

Back

The ranch is populated by lonely characters, emphasizing the isolation of itinerant workers.

Front

What role does the character of Curley play in the story?

Back

He represents the aggressive, oppressive nature of power and the struggles for dominance.

Front

What is the significance of the dream of owning a farm for George and Lennie?

Back

It symbolizes hope, freedom, and the pursuit of the American Dream.