KCA Of Mice and Men Reading Check - Ch. 4

Front

Who is the character that walks into the barn at the beginning of chapter 4?

Back

Lennie.

Front

How does Curly's wife insult the men in the Groom's room?

Back

She says they're the weakest ones.

Front

What does Crooks' conversation with Lennie reveal about his character?

Back

Crooks is lonely.

Front

What is Curly’s wife's reaction when Crooks threatens to tell the Boss about her presence in the barn?

Back

She calls him a vile name and threatens to get him hanged.

Front

What idea does Crooks suggest that angers Lennie?

Back

He suggests that George isn't coming back.

Front

What theme is highlighted by Crooks' loneliness in Chapter 4?

Back

The theme of isolation and the need for companionship.

Front

How does Curly's wife's behavior reflect her own feelings of isolation?

Back

She seeks attention and validation from the men, showing her own loneliness.

Front

What does the barn symbolize in the context of Chapter 4?

Back

The barn symbolizes a place of isolation and the harsh realities of life for the characters.

Front

How does Steinbeck use dialogue to develop character relationships in Chapter 4?

Back

Through dialogue, Steinbeck reveals the dynamics of power, loneliness, and social hierarchy among the characters.

Front

What role does power play in the interactions between Curly's wife and the men in the barn?

Back

Curly's wife uses her perceived power as Curly's wife to assert dominance over the men, despite her own vulnerability.