Of Mice and Men Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. the initial setting of the novel
  2. 5. symbolizes the harshness of the world
  3. 7. place where Lennie and George worked before they arrived at the ranch
  4. 8. the character who shoots Candy's dog
  5. 10. George and Lennie's dream farm was located in this place
  6. 13. Candy is upset by the death of his dog because Candy has ___ ___.
  7. 15. Lennie breaks Curley's wife's ___.
  8. 16. He wants in on George and Lennie's plan to own their own land
  9. 17. Lennie has a hard time doing this.
  10. 19. historical time period that this story takes place
  11. 21. She wanted to become an actress; is very lonely
  12. 22. object Lennie often carries in his pocket
Down
  1. 1. Lennie's aunt who used to care for him
  2. 2. character who helps Lennie when he needs comforting
  3. 3. George's simple job interview instructions to Lennie ___ ___
  4. 4. mentally challenged character
  5. 6. Lennie's favorite soft item
  6. 9. name of the river that is near the beginning and end of the novel
  7. 11. author of "Of Mice and Men"
  8. 12. city George and Lenny dream of living in
  9. 14. Lennie accidently kills this animal at the end of the novel.
  10. 16. boss' son who is aggressive and always ready for a fight
  11. 18. the character who ultimately decides what happens to Lennie
  12. 20. The character who represents the powerless and oppressed in society