Question

What initially brings Lennie to Crooks' room? How does Crooks react to the visitor?

a) Lennie comes to Crooks' room seeking advice on his relationship with George. Crooks welcomes Lennie warmly.
b) Lennie enters Crooks' room because he is looking for his lost puppy. Crooks reacts with anger and frustration.
c) Lennie enters Crooks' room to discuss their shared dream of owning a ranch. Crooks initially resists but later warms up to the conversation.
d) Lennie visits Crooks to inquire about Curley's wife. Crooks responds with caution and skepticism.

Answer 1

Lennie visits Crooks to inquire about Curley's wife. Crooks responds with caution and skepticism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) Lennie visits Crooks to inquire about Curley's wife. Crooks responds with caution and skepticism. In John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, Lennie accidentally enters Crooks' room while looking for his lost puppy. Crooks, who is the only black man on the ranch, initially reacts with caution and skepticism because he is used to being excluded and mistreated due to his race. However, as Lennie continues to talk about his interest in Curley's wife, Crooks gradually warms up to the conversation and shares his own experiences of discrimination.