OMM Novel Review

a jerkline skinner; the “prince of the ranch” 

• George 

• Carlson

• Curley

• Slim

small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features 

• George

• Lennie

• Candy

• Carlson

the stable hand who works with the ranch horses; the only black man on the ranch 

• George

• Candy

• Carlson

• Crooks

bitter and mean farmworker; thinks Candy’s dog is too old 

• Crooks

• Slim

• Carlson

• Curley

a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, and wide, sloping shoulders 

• George

• Lennie

• Candy

• Carlson

the son of the ranch boss; easily angered 

• Crooks

• Curley

• Carlson

• Candy

old ranch worker who lost his hand and his money 

• Crooks

• Candy

• Carlson

• Curley

Which of the following is not a possible reason why the boss suspects George and Lennie? 

• Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted. 

• George shows concerns for Lennie. 

• George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they are no longer in Weed. 

• Lennie does not speak. 

What is the significance of George’s explanation that he and Lennie are cousins? 

• The lie alerts the boss that George and Lennie are trouble. 

• It explains why George cares for Lennie despite his apparent dislike for him. 

• They are in an environment in which two men can only behave kindly to one another if they have tangible family connection. 

• He lies because Lennie believes that he is George’s actual cousin. 

   

Which of these comparisons between Candy and his dog does not hold true? 

• Candy and his dog are both barely able to function without others’ help. 

• Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit. 

• Candy and his dog are both outcasts. 

• Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when useless. 

Answer explanation

Remember, while they may seem outcast from the rest of the world, they do have a place with the other ranch hands. They are not excluded from the other ranch hands, get to reside in the living quarters with them, are included in games and discussion.