What do you think? Is it a good representation of what we’ve read? Did the director pick the right actors for the movie? Is the setting appropriate? What would you have done differently had you been a part of the cinematic team?
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How did the actual interview go? Do you think Lennie messed things up for George and himself? Or was George to blame? Back up your opinions!
Describe the atmosphere of the ranch and bunkhouse. Be sure to include characteristics of different characters that were formally or informally introduced to us in this chapter and how they influence the general atmopshere at the bunkhouse.
Why was the boss angry with George and Lennie? Do you think he had a right to be upset?
What animals have been mentioned in the book thus far, and how are they regarded? Are they respected? Explain your answers.
We meet the boss of the ranch in chapter 2. He is indirectly characterized by Candy and the narrator. How?
Candy, one of the ranch hands, is introduced in chapter 2. What do we know about his personality and appearance?
At the beginning of chapter 2, the bunkhouse is described in great detail. What do you remember about it? Does it sound like a good place to be? Why or why not?
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How do you think George and Lennie will do during their interview for the ranch job? What challenges might they run into and how might they handle these obstacles?
