Question

match the following actions with the character that enacts them:
available options ( 4 of 4 )
threatens to have another character killed if he tells someone about the conversation they just had
admonishes another character not to antagonize or take advantage of lennie
upsets another character by implying that his friend has left the ranch forever
becomes enraged and physically stalks toward another character in a threatening manner
candy
lennie
crooks
curley’s wife

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each action and match it to the character from Of Mice and Men:

1. "threatens to have another character killed if he tells someone about the conversation they just had": Curley’s wife threatens Crooks this way to keep their talk secret.
2. "admonishes another character not to antagonize or take advantage of Lennie": Candy (who looks out for Lennie and George) would warn others about messing with Lennie.
3. "upsets another character by implying that his friend has left the ranch forever": Crooks, to upset Lennie, suggests George might have left (playing on Lennie’s fear of abandonment).
4. "becomes enraged and physically stalks toward another character in a threatening manner": Lennie, when angry (e.g., if provoked about George or his puppy), might lash out physically (though context here aligns with his potential for rage-driven stalking).

Answer:

• Threatens to have another character killed...: Curley’s wife
• Admonishes another character not to antagonize...: Candy
• Upsets another character by implying...: Crooks
• Becomes enraged and physically stalks...: Lennie