of mice and men chapter 1 and 2

What are the similarities between George and Lenny?

• George and Lennie are both smart, hard working men.

• George and Lennie are dressed the same and both men share a dream for their future.

• George has the mind of a child and Lennie acts like his father.

• George and Lennie both like to touch soft things.

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What are the differences between Lennie and George?

• Lennie is strong but has the mind of a child; George's size is regular and he acts like Lennie's parent.

• They wear different clothing and only George dreams about having a farm in the future.

• George hates mice and rabbits and Lennie loves them both.

• George is constantly getting in trouble and Lennie always has to bail him out.

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Why did George and Lennie have to leave the town of Weed?

• George shot a man.

• Lennie touched a woman's dress.

• Lennie attacked the town sheriff.

• George cheated during a poker game.

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Why do Lennie and George feel they're different from other guys?

• George and Lennie actually have money saved up.

• George and Lennie actually love working on ranches.

• George and Lennie have a dream for their future.

• George and Lennie have each other.

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What is George and Lennie's dream?

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own a house in New York City.

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own horses and ride out west.

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own business and make a good living.

• George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own farm, with a house, a garden, cattle, hogs, and chickens.

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What does George take away from Lennie and why?

• George takes away Lennie's rabbit because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

• George takes away Lennie's puppy because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

• George takes away Lennie's mouse because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

• George takes away Lennie's cat because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.

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What does George tell Lennie he must do if he gets in trouble.

• George tells Lennie to get the sheriff and confess about what he's done.

• George tells Lennie to come back to where they're camping, hide in the brush, and wait for him.

• George tells Lennie to pretend like nothing's happened and go on about his business.

• George tells Lennie to hide in a barn until he comes to get him.

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Who is the old swamper they meet?

• Carlson
• Candy
• Curley
• Whit

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Why is Crooks called Crooks?

• He is a criminal
• He has a cane
• He has a crooked back
• He house is crooked

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"There was...a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject..." Who is this describing?

• Curley
• George
• Crooks
• Slim

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