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Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

Study Guide

Summary
- Video Plot Summary
Characters
- Character List
- Lennie
- George
- Candy
- Curley’s wife
- Crooks
- Curley
- Slim
Main Ideas
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Writing Help

Further Study

Section 2 Quiz

Further Study Section 2 Quiz

1 of 5
When George tries not to let Lennie talk to the boss, why is the boss suspicious?

He worries that George might be taking advantage of Lennie.
Because Lennie seems violent and crazy
He thinks Lennie is making fun of him.
He suspects George and Lennie are planning to rob him.

2 of 5
Are George and Lennie related?

Yes, they are cousins.
Yes, they are brothers.
No, they met on the ranch in Weeds.
No, but George knew Lennie's Aunt Clara.

3 of 5
Who is Curley?

The black stable-hand
A vicious but weak ex-boxer who is the boss's son
The old, one-handed swamper with the ancient dog
The mule driver and "prince" of the ranch

4 of 5
What's Curley's wife like?

Demure, pretty, and polite
Young, flirtatious, pretty, and lonely
A frumpy homebody who doesn't like to be disturbed
A generous free-spirit who likes to treat the men to home-made baked goods

5 of 5
Who is the most respected of the work crew?

Candy with his ancient dog
Slim who is serious and good at his work
Carlson who has nine newborn puppies
Curley who is an excellent boxer

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