Who is Slim?
He is a highly skilled mule driver and the acknowledged "prince" of the ranch. He is only character who seems to be at peace with himself. The others look up to him for advice. He is quiet and insightful and truly understands the bond between George and L
What kind act does Slim do for Lennie?
He offers Lennie one of the new puppies
Slim and George have a long conversation. Slim says it's funny how George and Lennie go around together. What is George's answer?
He explains that Lennie has no one else to take care of him, and George assumed the responsibility. He admits that Lennie is a pain in the neck sometimes, but that "you kinda get used to going around with a guy and after a while you can't get rid of 'm.
Why do you think George tells Slim about what happened in Weed?
He feels safe with Slim and has a need to unburden himself to someone.
Identify Candy
Candy is the swamper. He is an older man who has at some time lost one hand. He has an old dog he raised from a pup and although he realizes that the dog must be in misery, he can't bring himself to shoot it.
List words that Carlson used to describe Candy's dog.
He says "... he stinks to beat all hell, got not teeth, stiff with rheumatism, ain't no good...
What is Carlson's solution to the problem presented by the dog?
Carlson shot Candy's dog to put it out of its misery because Candy couldn't bring himself to do it.
What did Carlson do with his Luger? Why?
He used it to kill the dog.
What card game does George play?
George plays solitaire.
Describe Curley's wife. What's the problem about her?
Curley's wife dresses and acts like a tramp, according to the men. The problem is that she is lonesome since Curley won't let her talk to anyone. She keeps coming around the bunkhouse and barn to talk to the men (and to make advances), and then Curley get
What will Lennie's job be when he and George get their land?
Lennie's job will be to tend the rabbits.
What does Candy want when he hears about George's and Lennie's plans?
Candy wants to join George and Lennie on their land.
What role does Candy play in helping George and Lennie try to buy land?
He is willing to put up several hundred dollars he has saved.
Why did Curley fight with Lennie? What Happened?
Lennie is smiling, thinking about the land when Carlson and Candy were verbally attacking Curley. Curley sees Lennie smiling and assumes he is laughing at him. Curley begins beating on Lennie, who remains with his hands at his sides until George tells him
On the sand banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones.
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: rabbits and stones
A water snake slipped along on the pool, its head held up like a little periscope.
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: head and periscope
He's {Lennie's} jes' like a kid, ain't he.
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: Lennie and kid
The sun square was on the floor now, and the flies whipped through it like sparks.
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: Flies and sparks
George warns Lennie that Curley's wife is a "rat-trap if I ever seen one".
Figure of speech: Metaphor
The comparison is between: Curley's wife and rat-trap
{Slim} moved with a majesty...He was a jerkline skinner, the prince of the ranch.
Figure of speech: Metaphor
The comparison is between: Slim and prince
Slim's hands are described as "large and lean...as delicate in their actions as those of a temple dancer.
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: hands and those of a temple dancer
Curley stepped over to Lennie like a terrier.
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: Curley's step and terrier
Lennie covered his face with his huge paws and bleated with terror.
Figure of speech: Metaphor
The comparison is between: hands and paws
The next minute Curley was flopping like a fish on a line...
Figure of speech: Simile
The comparison is between: Curley and fish