Mice and men

    Cards (12)

    • What day of the week does the story begin in the novel?
      Thursday
    • How are George and Lennie described in terms of their physical characteristics?
      George is small and quick, while Lennie is very large and awkward
    • Why do George and Lennie decide to camp by the Salinas River instead of walking to the ranch?
      They want to enjoy some freedom for one more night before working
    • What instructions does George give to Lennie regarding the nearby pool?
      George tells Lennie not to drink too much water from it
    • What does George tell Lennie to do with the dead mouse he has been carrying?
      To throw it away
    • What warning does George give Lennie about speaking at the ranch?
      George warns Lennie not to speak when they go to the ranch
    • What should Lennie do if he gets into trouble at the ranch?
      He should return to the clearing and hide
    • What does Lennie enjoy doing, and what problem does it cause?
      Lennie enjoys stroking soft things but often kills them due to his strength
    • What does George remind Lennie about their previous job in Weed?
      They had to run away from it
    • What threat does Lennie make to George when he feels upset?
      Lennie threatens to leave George and live in a cave
    • How does George respond to Lennie's threat to leave?
      George feels sorry and tells Lennie to stay
    • What is George and Lennie's dream for the future?
      • To buy their own small farm
      • Grow their own food
      • Rear animals
      • Keep rabbits for Lennie to look after
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