Crooks quotes

Question 1

Crooks is aware of racial inequality and its dangers

Answer 1

“‘The boss gives him hell when he’s mad.’” (Candy, Chapter 4)

Question 2

Crooks is educated and keeps personal items

Answer 2

“a tattered dictionary and a mauled copy of the California civil code for 1905.” (Chapter 4)

Question 3

Crooks is educated and keeps personal items

Answer 3

“a small electric globe threw a meager yellow light.” (Chapter 4)

Question 4

Crooks is defensive due to loneliness

Answer 4

“For a moment Crooks did not see him, but on raising his eyes he stiffened and a scowl came on his face.” (when Lennie enters, Chapter 4)

Question 5

Crooks is defensive due to loneliness

Answer 5

“Crooks scowled, but Lennie’s disarming smile defeated him.” (Chapter 4)

Question 6

Crooks is aware of his racial isolation

Answer 6

“‘Why ain’t you wanted?’ – ‘Cause I’m black.’” (Chapter 4)

Question 7

Crooks is aware of his racial isolation

Answer 7

“Guys don’t come into a coloured man’s room very much.” (Chapter 4)

Question 8

Crooks is aware of his racial isolation

Answer 8

“Nobody never gets to heaven and nobody gets no land.” (Chapter 4)

Question 9

Crooks is realistic about people’s behavior

Answer 9

“A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.” (Chapter 4)