1. Q: Where does the chapter begin?
A: Barn
2. Q: What has Lennie accidentally done to his puppy?
A: Killed it
3. Q: Why is Lennie upset after the puppy dies?
A: Afraid George won’t let him tend rabbits
4. Q: Who enters the barn and talks to Lennie?
A: Curley’s wife
5. Q: What does Curley’s wife say about her dreams?
A: Wanted to be an actress
6. Q: Why does Curley’s wife talk to Lennie?
A: Lonely
7. Q: What physical feature of hers does she tell Lennie to touch?
A: Hair
8. Q: What does Lennie do when she panics?
A: Covers her mouth
9. Q: What ultimately happens to Curley’s wife?
A: Lennie kills her
10. Q: How does Lennie kill her?
A: Breaks her neck
11. Q: What does Lennie do immediately after the incident?
A: Flees to the brush
12. Q: Who discovers the body first?
A: Candy
13. Q: What is George’s first reaction to the discovery?
A: Shocked but calm
14. Q: What does Candy realize about the dream farm after her death?
A: It’s over
15. Q: Who does Candy blame for ruining the dream?
A: Curley’s wife
16. Q: What does George ask Candy to do after the body is found?
A: Wait a few minutes before telling others
17. Q: What does Curley want to do when he finds out?
A: Kill Lennie
18. Q: Who joins Curley in the manhunt?
A: Carlson and Whit
19. Q: What is missing that raises tension among the men?
A: Carlson’s gun
20. Q: What theme does this chapter emphasize through the death and aftermath?
A: Shattered dreams