Exploring Chapter 4 of Of Mice and Men

What is Crooks' bunk made of?

• A pile of hay

• A mattress

• A long box filled with straw

• A wooden plank

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Crooks initially react negatively to Lennie's presence in his room?

• He is afraid of Lennie

• He is not used to visitors

• He believes no one has the right to enter his room

• He is busy with his work

What does Crooks say about the other men on the ranch?

• They often visit his room

• They help him with his work

• They play cards but exclude him

• They are all friendly

What is Candy's reaction when he first enters Crooks' room?

• He feels happy

• He feels embarrassed

• He feels angry

• He feels scared

What does Candy say they can make money on?

• Selling horses

• Playing cards

• Raising rabbits

• Selling crops

What does Curley's wife reveal about her feelings towards Curley?

• She is indifferent towards him

• She loves him deeply

• She dislikes him and his behavior

• She is afraid of him

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Curley's wife threaten Crooks?

• By saying she will destroy his belongings

• By saying she could get him lynched

• By saying she will get him fired

• By saying she will tell Curley he hit her

What does Crooks do after Curley's wife leaves?

• He goes to sleep

• He asks Candy and Lennie to leave

• He continues talking to Candy and Lennie

• He starts cleaning his room

What does George say when he finds Lennie in Crooks' room?

• He scolds him for being there

• He ignores him

• He asks him to stay

• He is happy to see him there

What does Crooks do at the very end of the chapter?

• He goes to sleep

• He reads a book

• He rubs liniment on his back

• He talks to George