Chapter 4 Part 1

What is unique about Crooks' living space compared to the other men on the ranch?

• It is a private room filled with personal belongings.

• It is located in the town.

• It is located in the main bunkhouse.

• It is shared with other stable-bucks.

Why would Crooks have a separate living space than the other men?

• Because he took care of the horses

• Because he was black

• Because he was injured

• Because he had worked there longer

Why does Crooks initially react negatively to Lenny entering his room?

• He is not used to people entering his space.

• He dislikes Lenny personally.

• He is busy working on the harness.

• He is afraid of Lenny's size.

How does Crooks initially react to Lennie entering his room?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Nervous and fearful

• Angry and defensive

• Curious and amused

How is Crooks torturing Lennie?

• Lennie is afraid for his life.

• Lennie is worried that George will leave him.

• Lennie is upset about the rabbits.

• Lennie is angry at Curley.

What does Crooks say about the importance of having someone to talk to?

• It is a distraction from work.

• It helps people stay sane and feel less lonely.

• It is unnecessary as long as you have books.

• It is only important for people who work with animals.

What is the primary purpose of Crooks’s story about living with his brothers and the chickens?

• To show that Crooks misses farm life

• To explain how he learned responsibility

• To highlight the contrast between his past belonging and present isolation

• To criticize the working conditions on ranches

What does Crooks’s story reveal about his attitude toward his current life on the ranch?

• He believes his situation has improved
  

• He accepts his isolation without complaint
  

• He feels bitterness because he once had companionship
  

• He prefers being alone

• How does Candy respond when Crooks doubts the possibility of their dream of owning land?

• He decides to leave the group and pursue the dream alone.

• He becomes angry and insists that their dream is achievable.

• He ignores Crooks and changes the subject.

• He agrees with Crooks and gives up on the dream.

What does Crooks offer to do if the group achieves their dream of owning land?

• He offers to take care of the animals.

• He offers to work for free in exchange for food and shelter.

• He offers to sell his own land to them.

• He offers to lend them money.