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Chapter 5 Study Questions

1. At the beginning of the chapter, where does Lennie put his puppy, and why? 2. Why is Lennie mad at his puppy? 3. Curley's wife tells Lennie how her life might have been different. What did her mother stop her from doing and why? 4. What does Curley's wife admit about her feelings for Curley? Why does she feel that way? 5. Describe Curley's wife's dream. 6. What does Lennie tell Curley's wife about the piece of velvet he used to have? 7. Explain what happens and why between Lennie and Curley's wife. 8. After this dramatic thing happens, what is the phrase Steinbeck uses to describe what Lennie does with the hay? How is this similar to Chapter One? 9. Where does Lennie decide to go? 10. What is Candy really afraid of? Why do you think George isn't answering him? 11. What does George ask Candy to do for him? 12. Why is Candy mad at Curley's wife? 13. What does George suggest that Carlson might have lost? 14. How do you think Candy feels about his dream at the end of the chapter? Does this apply to other characters, too? Explain.