Chapter Summary questions form chapter 3 & 4



Why doesn't Candy want to kill his dog? He doesn't want to kill his dog because he has had him ever since the dog was a puppy and it is an old companion.



Are Candy's feelings understandable? Have you ever felt very attached to an old or sick animal that had to be put to sleep? Explain your feelings. Sometimes these pets are the only one's that wont judge you or the only one's that'll listen. I have lost qiute a few pets for different reasons and it feels as if a family-member has been taken away.



Why does Candy say later on that he should hav shot his dog himself and not let a stranger do it? Because his dog's last moments should have been with his oldest friend and make his death one that counts and one that will be remembered. Instead of having Carlson do it, Candy should have done it because last moment are to be made honorable.



Why did Curley pick on Lennie? Because 'Curley is like a lot of small guys; he hates big guys' (Quote from novel) I also think that he feels intimidated by Lennie.



Describe Curley's main problem in your opinion. I guess since Curley's so small, he is jealous of Lennie's size and feels like Lennie could be danger to him for some reason.

Why didn't Lennie fight back at first when Curley hit him? Because George told him to keep out of trouble or else he wouldn't be able to tend the rabbits. I also think maybe because George would hit him and Lennie wouldn't ever touch George.

What happened to Curley as a result of picking on Lennie? Lennie beat him up and crushed his hand.

How does crooks react to Lennie's appearance at the door of his room? He was negatively surprised and I don't think he knew about Lennie's disability. Crooks isn't welcome in their bunk house so he doesn't welcome Lennie into his room. Understandable.

Crooks says people at the ranch dont like him because... He's black and they say he stinks.

Crooks invites Lennie to stay and talk with him because... He finds Lennie interesting hasn't talked to people for a long time.