Why has Crooks been able to accumulate more personal items then The other ranch hands?
Because of the type of job he has and because Crooks is crippled, he is more permanent than the other men, so he can accumulate personal items without having to worry about how he will carry them with him to the next job.
What reason does Crooks first give for Lennie not being welcome in his room?
Crooks says at first that Lennie is not welcome in his room because Crooks is not welcome in the bunkhouse. Crooks is black and he is not allowed in the white bunkhouse with the men.
According to Crooks, why does a person need a companion?
Crooks says that a person who stays alone to long goes crazy
What is Crooks initial response to Candy's account of the dream farm and what evidence is there that his attitude changes?
Lennie's crazy and a dream never happens, in real life. Then he wants to join because he could be off the ranch, become equal and then close to reality because Candy had the money.
According to Curley's wife, why are the men afraid to talk to her when there is more than one present?
Because they are scared of Curley, and she causes trouble.others have had an affair with her.
Why doesn't Curley's wife like talking to her husband?
She doesn't like him to begin with, he is always talking about beating/fighting. He ain't a "nice fella
What reason does Candy give when he says that they are no longer afraid that Curley's wife will get them fired?
They have the dream farm to rely on and they can always find other work.
What makes Crooks so bold as to confront Curley's wife and tell her to leave his room?
Lennie boosted his self confidence in that he was the same as everybody else. He is equal, and doesn't need her attention.
How does Candy finally make Curley's wife leave the barn?
Candy said if she left they wouldn't tell Curley she was in the barn
What does George say about Candy and Lennie visiting with Crooks?
He is not comfortable that Crooks is a man of color, and he is unhappy that they are sharing the dream of the farm with him.