What does George answer when the boss asks what he is trying to pull over? | George says that he isn’t trying to put anything over, that he and Lennie travel together; they are cousins. He says that Lennie is slow mentally because he got kicked in the head by a horse, but that he is strong and can work well. pg 22 |
Identify and describe Curley | Curley was the boss’ son. He was a young man with a brown face, brown eyes and a head of tightly curled hair. He wore a work glove on his left hand, and he wore high-heeled boots. Curley was a little man, but he had been a boxing champion. He was always picking fights, too. pg 35 |
The Swamper said,”Seems like Curley ain’t givin’ nobody a chance.” Explain. | No matter if he wins or losses a fight to a big man, Curley would come out the favorite of the crowd. pg 26-27 |
What advice does George give Lennie after Curley and the swamper leave? | George tells Lennie to stay away from Curley, that he is nothing but trouble. Lennie replies that he doesn’t like this place, and he wants to leave. pg |
Identify Slim and Carlson | Slim and Carlson are other ranch hands. Slim seems very reasonable and respected and tries to understand George and Lennie. Carson is later responsible for killing Candy’s dog. pg |
What does Slim have that Lennie wants? | Lennie wants one of the puppies from Slim’s dog. |
Chapter 2 of mice and men
April 29, 2020