Of Mice and Men Chapter 4

Front

What is the reason that Steinbeck doesn't give Curly's wife a name?

Back

Steinbeck is revealing that in the 1930s women are considered the property of men

Front

Why do the men avoid Curly's wife?

Back

Because they fear that Curly will beat them up if he catches them near her

Front

What is the name of the stable buck?

Back

Crooks

Front

What is the main reason Crooks lives alone in the harness room?

Back

The other men don’t like him being in the bunk-house due to racism.

Front

What idea does Crooks use to anger Lennie?

Back

that George isn't coming back

Front

What does Crooks' conversation with Lennie reveal about him?

Back

lonely

Front

Curley's wife asks about what happened to Lennie's face after they won't talk about what happened to Curley's hand. What phrase does he mess up by responding with?

Back

"He got it caught in a machine"

Front

Why does Lennie stay in Crooks’ doorway even after being told to leave?

Back

George is in town with the men, and Lennie is lonely.

Front

Who are the two people, besides Lennie, that visit Crooks' room to talk?

Back

Candy and Curley’s wife

Front

How did Curley’s wife find out that Lennie broke Curley’s hand?

Back

She sees the bruises on Lennie’s face and puts it together.