6. Why is it interesting that the fight in the bunk-house between Curley and Lennie comes immediately after Candy's offer of money to help George and Lennie get their land?
It emphasises how strong Lennie is, so we know he'll work hard when they get the land.
It intensifies the tragedy.
It shows us how mean Curley can be, so we know that George and Lennie have enemies as well as friends at the ranch.
7. What is the significance of the killing of Candy's dog?
It hints that George will kill Lennie.
There are a number of deaths in the novel, so this one gets us used to the idea.
It makes us feel sorry for Candy.
8. "He kept his distance and demanded that other people kept theirs."
Crooks
Lennie
Slim
9. Why does the main action take only four days?
To make the drama tense and exciting.
Because nothing much really happens.
It doesn't - what about what happened in Weed?
10. "I don' like Curley. He ain't a nice fella."
Candy
Curley's Wife
Lennie
11. "His slow speech had overtones not of thought but of understanding beyond thought."
Slim
Crooks
Lennie
12. "Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose. Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man..."
George
Lennie
Curley
13. "I just done it... He had your gun."
George
Slim
Curley
14. "He stood crying, his fist lost in Lennie's paw."
