Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

what does crooks claim will happen to lennie if george doesnt return to the ranch (page 72)
a. lennie will get to keep georges pay for himself.
b. lennie wont be allowed to stay and work at the ranch.
c. lennie will have to switch rooms with crooks.
d. lennie will be taken away to a home for the mentally ill.

Explanation:

In the context of "Of Mice and Men", Crooks, knowing Lennie's mental state and dependence on George, claims that if George doesn't return, Lennie will be taken to a home for the mentally ill. Option A is incorrect as Lennie's focus isn't on George's pay. Option B is wrong as the threat isn't about losing work at the ranch. Option C is irrelevant as room - switching isn't related to George's absence. So the correct answer is D.

Answer:

D. Lennie will be taken away to a home for the mentally ill.