Exploring Key Themes in OMAM Chapter 5

What does Lennie fear George will do after finding out about the puppy?

• Buy him a new puppy

• Forgive him immediately

• Not allow him to tend rabbits

• Punish him severely

What does Lennie fear losing the most?

• His life

• His job on the farm

• The chance to tend rabbits

• George's friendship

What is Curley's wife's dream?

• To travel the world

• To become a movie star

• To have many children

• To own a farm

Why does Curley's wife talk to Lennie?

• She is attracted to him

• She wants to make Curley jealous

• She is lonely and seeks companionship

• She needs help with a task

What does Lennie enjoy touching?

• Water and sand

• Metal and glass

• Wood and stone

• Silk and velvet

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What ultimately happens to Curley's wife's dreams?

• They lead to her death

• They change over time

• They are forgotten

• They come true

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How does Lennie react after realizing he killed Curley's wife?

• He covers her with hay

• He tries to revive her

• He calls for George

• He laughs

What does George fear the most after the incident?

• His own safety

• Lennie's punishment

• Losing his job

• Curley's revenge

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What action does George decide to take after discovering Curley's wife's body?

• Hide Lennie

• Confess to the crime

• Inform the others

• Run away

How does Curley plan to retaliate after his wife's death?

• Seek revenge on Lennie

• Leave the ranch

• Forgive Lennie

• Call the police