Of Mice and Men: Character Review

Who are the two characters that this story is focused on?

• Candy and Lennie

• George and Lennie

• Curley's Wife and Lennie

• Crooks and Slim

What are some of the things George says he could do if Lennie was not with him?

George often uses Lennie's love of ________ to control him.

• Dogs

• Bears

• Rabbits

• Snakes

Looking at the answers below, who are the THREE most powerful people on the ranch?

• The Boss, Curley, Slim

• Curley's Wife, Crooks, Candy

• Bob, Sam, and Dave

• Slim, the Boss, George

• George, Lennie, Candy

Who could be described as "lonely" and "flirtatious"?

What does Crooks tell Lennie about being the only black man on the ranch?

• He loves it.

• He prefers to be alone.

• He feels lonely.

• He does not care.

Who kills Candy's dog?

• Wilt

• Slim

• Carlson

• Candy

What are some positive character traits you would use to describe Slim? (Include at least 2)

George protects Lennie by...

• making fun of him

• taking care of him and defending him

• treating him like a baby

• ignoring him

Pugnacious means "likes to fight, or likes to start fights." This word could best describe:

• Candy

• Slim

• George

• Curley