Of Mice and Men Chapter 4

Front

What is the main reason Crooks lives alone in the harness room?

Back

The other men don’t like him being in the bunk-house because he is black.

Front

How does Curley’s wife react when Crooks threatens to tell the Boss about her presence?

Back

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

Front

What is Crooks doing when Lennie enters his room?

Back

Rubbing liniment (a lotion or oil designed to relieve pain) on his back.

Front

Who are the two other visitors to Crooks' room besides Lennie?

Back

Candy and Curley’s wife.

Front

What angers Lennie when Crooks jokes about George?

Back

Joking that George might never come back.

Front

What does Crooks' living situation symbolize in the context of the novel?

Back

It symbolizes racial segregation and isolation.

Front

How does Crooks feel about his isolation?

Back

He expresses feelings of loneliness and bitterness.

Front

What does Curley’s wife reveal about her own loneliness?

Back

She reveals that she feels isolated and unvalued by the men on the ranch.

Front

What is the significance of Crooks' character in the story?

Back

He represents the struggles of marginalized individuals in society.

Front

How does Lennie's mental state affect his interactions with Crooks?

Back

Lennie's innocence and lack of understanding lead to misunderstandings.