Review Questions 7: Of Mice and Men

1. Explain the meaning of the Burn’s poem, “To a Mouse” in relation to the novel Of Mice and Men.  Is there double entendre present and if so, how?
2. Why does George stick by Lennie? 
3. Take each of the following minor characters and explain their role in the plot: Slim, Candy, Crooks, and Carlson.
4. Explain how Curley and his wife serve as catalysts to the climax of the novel.