Chapters 5 and 6 Reading Check

Front

What is Candy's greatest fear after the incident with Curley's wife?

Back

The dream was dead.

Front

Why did Curley's wife offer to let Lennie caress her hair?

Back

She wanted to show him how soft it was.

Front

Which character knew what really happened at the riverbank in the end?

Back

Slim.

Front

What does George say he isn't nor never been towards Lennie?

Back

Mad at Lennie.

Front

Who really stole Carlson's Luger?

Back

George.

Front

What does the dream symbolize for the characters in the story?

Back

Hope and the desire for a better life.

Front

How does Curley's wife's behavior reflect her loneliness?

Back

She seeks attention and companionship from the men on the ranch.

Front

What role does Slim play in the story?

Back

He is a figure of authority and understanding among the characters.

Front

What is the significance of George's relationship with Lennie?

Back

It highlights themes of friendship, responsibility, and sacrifice.

Front

How does the setting of the ranch contribute to the story's themes?

Back

It represents isolation and the struggles of itinerant workers.