Of Mice and Men: Chapter 4

1. What kind of possessions does Crooks have? Why do you think he has books? Why do you think he has the particular books he does?

2. Why isn’t Crooks welcome in the main bunkhouse?

3. Why does Crooks allow Lennie into his bunkhouse?

4. Is Crooks jealous of Lennie’s friendship with George? How would you know?

5. How does Crooks fill his loneliness?

6. How does Crooks feel about Lennie’s dream of “livin’ off the fatta the lan’”?

7. Why does Curley’s wife interrupt Crooks, Candy, and Lennie?

8. Does Curley’s wife really know what happened to his hand? What is her reaction to the incident?

9. Why is Curley’s wife so bitter?

10. Is Curley’s wife happy in her marriage? How do you know?