Indicate the page number and sentence where you find the word. You may use ellipses instead of writing the entire sentence. Then write a brief definition based on the context.
1.
Mauled pg 67
2.
Aloof pg 67
3.
Meager pg 67
4.
Liniment pg 67
5.
Fawning pg 68
6.
Disarming pg 69
7.
Scornful pg 74
8.
Brutally pg 75
9.
Indignation pg 78
10.
Averted pg 81
Respond to each question.
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. Based on Steinbeck’s description of Lenny, Crooks, and Candy, how does he feel
about people society considers second class?
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. Is Curley’s wife happy in her marriage? How do you know?
9. Why does Candy offer to stand up for Crooks?
10 Why does Crooks tell Candy to forget about needing someone to hoe and do odd jobs?