Across
- 1. George would play practical jokes on him.
- 4. Curley nods his agreement.
- 7. Lennie, unable to swim, almost engulf by the water.
- 8. Taking out his luger pistol, Carlson takes the old dog and a shovel and heads to the edge of the woods.
- 10. He is suspicious that Slim might be talking to her.
- 13. Lennie won't fight back until George eggs him on enough.
- 15. Candy's dog smells because of his age, and Carlson aggressively lobbies Candy to let him shoot him.
Down
- 2. Slim just gave the extra puppies.
- 3. Curley thinks that Lennie is laughing at him and starts slugging him.
- 5. Crooks, the Black stable worker, pokes his head inside.
- 6. Lennie obliges and goes to stay with it and the other puppies.
- 9. Candy is very reticent, saying he's "had him so long."
- 11. She went to the authorities and said Lennie raped her. This is what caused the mob to come after Lennie.
- 12. George takes confidence in Slim, revealing they grew up together in Auburn.
- 14. Candy has been saving a long time and can put in a hefty sum if they take him along.