Ch. 3 Reading Questions
Instructions: Answer these questions to guide understanding of Ch. 3
What does Slim say he would have done to the dog if he hadn’t given it to Lennie?
If Slim didn’t give the dog to Lennie, he says he would have drowned it.
What does Slim say he finds funny?
Slim finds it funny that George and Lennie travel together.
George says if he were really smart he would be doing what?
George said if he were really smart he would have his own place and grow crops for him to keep instead of bucking barley.
What is the the real story behind George and Lennie traveling together? (he tells it to Slim)
The real story behind George and Lennie traveling together is that George knew Lennie’s Aunt Clara, the women who took Lennie in …show more content…
The reader can infer that Lennie’s family abandoned him as a child and did not want to take care of him because of his mental illness. The only family he had left in his life was his Aunt Clara until she died.
What does George’s taking in of Lennie tell readers about him as a person?
George’s taking in of Lennie tell readers that even though George isn’t always nice to Lennie, he has a soft spot for his travel partner and is willing to take care of him. George might seem malicious but he generally has good intentions.
What did George do once that made him stop playing jokes on Lennie?
George told Lennie to jump into a river even though he couldn’t swim. George felt bad because Lennie had totally forgotten that George was the one who told him to jump and he was so thankful George had pulled him out of the water before he …show more content…
Why?
Slim tells Carlson to take a shovel with him when he leaves with the dog so Carlson can bury the dog after he shoots it.
Who is Curley looking for?
Curley is looking for his wife.
What does Curley think Slim is doing?
Curley thinks Slim is having an affair with his wife instead of putting tar on a mule’s hoof.
Who has been listening to George and Lennie’s conversation? (this person interrupts them)
Old Candy has been listening to George and Lennie’s conversation.
What is George afraid will happen to them if others find out that they want to buy a ranch?
George is afraid that if others find out they want to buy a ranch the boss and workers will get rid of them so they can’t make enough money to buy it. They need to pretend like they plan to work there for a long time. He seems to also be afraid that someone will steal their idea.
Why is Lennie smiling when Curley walks into the bunkhouse?
Lennie is smiling when Curley walks into the bunkhouse because he was imagining living on the ranch. They had just discussed buying the ranch with Candy.
What does Curley think he is smiling about?
Curley thinks Lennie is smiling at Candy’s comment and is laughing at his inability to control his
Instructions: Answer these questions to guide understanding of Ch. 3
What does Slim say he would have done to the dog if he hadn’t given it to Lennie?
If Slim didn’t give the dog to Lennie, he says he would have drowned it.
What does Slim say he finds funny?
Slim finds it funny that George and Lennie travel together.
George says if he were really smart he would be doing what?
George said if he were really smart he would have his own place and grow crops for him to keep instead of bucking barley.
What is the the real story behind George and Lennie traveling together? (he tells it to Slim)
The real story behind George and Lennie traveling together is that George knew Lennie’s Aunt Clara, the women who took Lennie in …show more content…
The reader can infer that Lennie’s family abandoned him as a child and did not want to take care of him because of his mental illness. The only family he had left in his life was his Aunt Clara until she died.
What does George’s taking in of Lennie tell readers about him as a person?
George’s taking in of Lennie tell readers that even though George isn’t always nice to Lennie, he has a soft spot for his travel partner and is willing to take care of him. George might seem malicious but he generally has good intentions.
What did George do once that made him stop playing jokes on Lennie?
George told Lennie to jump into a river even though he couldn’t swim. George felt bad because Lennie had totally forgotten that George was the one who told him to jump and he was so thankful George had pulled him out of the water before he …show more content…
Why?
Slim tells Carlson to take a shovel with him when he leaves with the dog so Carlson can bury the dog after he shoots it.
Who is Curley looking for?
Curley is looking for his wife.
What does Curley think Slim is doing?
Curley thinks Slim is having an affair with his wife instead of putting tar on a mule’s hoof.
Who has been listening to George and Lennie’s conversation? (this person interrupts them)
Old Candy has been listening to George and Lennie’s conversation.
What is George afraid will happen to them if others find out that they want to buy a ranch?
George is afraid that if others find out they want to buy a ranch the boss and workers will get rid of them so they can’t make enough money to buy it. They need to pretend like they plan to work there for a long time. He seems to also be afraid that someone will steal their idea.
Why is Lennie smiling when Curley walks into the bunkhouse?
Lennie is smiling when Curley walks into the bunkhouse because he was imagining living on the ranch. They had just discussed buying the ranch with Candy.
What does Curley think he is smiling about?
Curley thinks Lennie is smiling at Candy’s comment and is laughing at his inability to control his