Author: Kelly Mulligan

Of Mice and Men

Chapter 3
1) What are Carlson's reasons for shooting Candy's dog?
2) What are Candy's reasons for not shooting the dog?
3) In what ways is Candy like his dog?
4) What does the fight between Lennie and Curley show about their characters?
5) Why doesn't George help Lennie in the fight?		

Chapter 4
1)	What does Crook's room and the things in it tell you about his character?
2)	What does Crooks say to Lennie about loneliness?
3)	Why would Crooks react so negatively to Lennie, then let him in anyway?
4)	Why does Crooks torture and taunt Lennie about George?
5)	Why is Crooks called “Crooks”? How does this reflect his personality?