Exploring Chapter 5 of Of Mice and Men

What is Lennie worried about after the death of his puppy?

• That he won't get to tend the rabbits

• That he will have to leave the ranch

• That George will be mad at him

• That he will be punished by Curley

What does Curley's wife reveal about her past?

• She aspired to be a singer

• She was once a school teacher

• She had dreams of becoming an actress

• She wanted to be a nurse

Why does Lennie accidentally kill Curley's wife?

• He didn't realize his own strength

• He was trying to protect himself

• He was angry with her

• He wanted to keep her quiet

What is Candy's reaction upon discovering Curley's wife's body?

• He is shocked and runs away

• He is sad and blames himself

• He is angry and blames Lennie

• He is indifferent

What does George realize after seeing Curley's wife's body?

• That Lennie did it out of meanness

• That Curley will forgive Lennie

• That their dream of owning land is over

• That they need to leave the ranch immediately

What does Curley vow to do after discovering his wife's body?

• Leave the ranch

• Forgive Lennie

• Kill Lennie

• Report the incident to the police

What does Slim suggest they do with Lennie?

• Let him escape

• Send him to another ranch

• Kill him

• Lock him up

What does George plan to do after the incident?

• Stay and work at the ranch

• Go to the police

• Leave the ranch and find a new job

• Run away with Lennie

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How does Candy feel about the shattered dream of owning land?

• Indifferent

• Hopeful

• Devastated

• Relieved

What does George ask Candy to do after discovering Curley's wife's body?

• Run away with him

• Tell the men about the body

• Hide the body

• Blame someone else for the death