| Where do the ranch hands keep their personal belongings such as soap, razors and magazines? | Each ranch hand keeps his personal items in an apple box nailed over his bunk to keep their personal belongings in. |
| Candy, the swamper who shows George and Lennie to their bunks, is missing what limb? | a hand |
| What evidence does the old swamper give that the ranch boss is a “pretty nice fella”? | Candy says that the boss brought a whole gallon of whisky to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas. |
| What evidence is there that the boss is not a working man? | The boss wears high-heeled boots and spurs. |
| According to the old swamper, Candy what is Curley good at? | Candy says that Curley is good at boxing. |
| According to the old swamper, why does Curley wear a work glove on his left hand? | Curley wears a work glove full of Vaseline to keep his hands soft for this new life. |
| What is the general attitude toward Curley’s wife? | The men think she is flirting with them. Candy calls her a tart; George calls her a tramp. Lennie thinks she is pretty. The men consider her dangerous because her attention might cause them to get fired, or worse. |
| Describe Slim, the jerkline skinner. | Slim is a master craftsman. He is an expert with the mules and his authority is respected more than anyone else’s on the ranch. |
| Why does Carlson suggest shooting Candy’s dog? | Carlson suggests shooting Candy’s dog because it is so old and it stinks. |
| What is the understood question that Lennie wants George to ask Slim? | Lennie wants George to ask Slim if Lennie can have one of the puppies Slim’s dog has just delivered. |
| Describe Curley’s wife? | She is the only female in the story, and Curley’s wife. She flirts with the men. She is deeply lonely who has dreams of her won. |
Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 Quiz
April 27, 2020