Chapters 1-2

Who are George and Lennie?

• They are travelling workers seeking jobs on a ranch (farm)

• Sales executives

• Criminals on the run from the law

• Brothers

How is Lennie described?

• Lennie is small, weak, and highly intelligent.
• Lennie is large, strong, and mentally disabled, with a childlike demeanor.
• Lennie is a skilled worker with a sharp mind.
• Lennie is a quiet and reserved individual with no physical strength.

How is George described?

• George is portrayed as small, sharp and intelligent.

• George is frequently portrayed as aggressive.

• George is known for being lazy and indifferent.
• George is often described as rude and selfish.

Why did Lennie and George leave their old jobs?

• They were offered better jobs elsewhere.
• They were unhappy with their wages.
• They left due to trouble caused by Lennie.
• They wanted to start their own farm.

What is the swamper or cleaner called?

• Sweets

• Lolly

• Candy

• Biscuits

Why does Candy not go out to work with the other men?

• Candy is old and physically disabled.

• Candy has a job in another town.
• Candy is too young to work with the men.
• Candy prefers to stay home and cook.

What is the boss' son called?

• Curley

• Jim

• Pete

• Steve

How is Curley described?

• Curley is calm and collected.
• Curley is aggressive, confrontational, and insecure.
• Curley is friendly and supportive.
• Curley is shy and reserved.

What do both the boss and Curley find odd about George and Lennie?

• They find it odd that George is much taller than Lennie.
• They find it odd that Lennie never speaks.
• They find it odd that George and Lennie travel alone.
• They find it odd that George talks for Lennie.

Why does George talk for Lennie?

• George talks for Lennie so that no employer will find out that Lennie is mentally disabled.

• George talks for Lennie to show off his own intelligence.
• George talks for Lennie to make decisions on his behalf.
• George talks for Lennie because he enjoys speaking for others.