According to George, what happens to ranch hands that travel alone?
They get mean and they don't have any fun. After awhile they get wanting to fight all the time.
According to George, how did he end up traveling with Lennie?
George says that he and Lennie are both from Auburn and that he knew Lennie's Aunt Clara who raised him. He says that when Aunt Clara died, Lennie had just come along with him to work.
What happened that made George stop playing dirty tricks on Lennie?
George told Lennie to jump into a river and Lennie didn't know how to swim. George jumped in to save him and he almost drowned. Lennie was thankful to George for getting him out instead of being angry at him for telling him to jump in.
Why did George and Lennie have to flee from Weed?
Lennie tried to feel a girl's dress because he likes to feel soft things and she thought he was attacking her.
Who makes the final decision on whether or not Candy's old dog should be shot?
Carlson kept pressuring Candy into letting him put the dog out of his misery. Candy had the final say and Carlson put the dog down.
According to Whit, what is Curley's wife like?
She is flirtatious and trouble. She can't keep away from the guys on the ranch.
Why does George agree to let Candy come with them to their dream farm?
Because Candy has money ($350) and will help pay for the property.
Why does Curley attack Lennie in the bunk house?
Curley attacks Lennie because he assumes that Lennie is smiling at him. Curley thinks that Lennie is enjoying the insults made at Curley's expense. This is why Curley gives Lennie a bloody nose and hurts his stomach area.
Why does Curley agree not to get Lennie fired for crushing his hand?
So that he can avoid the embarrassment that he was beaten by Lennie. Slim is the one who warns Curley that if he gets George and Lennie canned everybody will find out about his loss and he will be the laughing stock of the area.
What punishment does Lennie fear he will get for hurting Curley?
That he will not get to tend the rabbits that George said he would on their dream farm if he acts properly.