Across
- 2. George’s loyal companion who dreams of a better life
- 3. California town where the story begins
- 4. Name of the river near the hiding spot
- 9. What Lennie crushes during a fight
- 13. Lennie’s favorite animals to dream about raising
- 15. Gentle but mentally challenged man who loves petting soft things
- 16. The only woman on the ranch, known for her flirtatious nature
- 17. Weapon used by George at the end of the novel
- 18. Soft animal Lennie carries in his pocket at the beginning
- 19. What Curley wears on one hand, supposedly for his wife
Down
- 1. The emotion Crooks says is worst for a man
- 5. Author of Of Mice and Men
- 6. Old handyman with one hand and an old dog
- 7. Boss’s aggressive son who likes to pick fights
- 8. Building where the final tragedy takes place
- 10. The shared aspiration to own land and live freely
- 11. What George tells Lennie to imagine before shooting him
- 12. Respected mule driver who is a natural leader
- 14. George tells Lennie to hide here if he gets in trouble
- 16. Bitter stable hand isolated because of his race