As always, Use specific lines and page references to support your answer.

1. In what way is Crooks’ quality of life better than the ranch hands?
2. This section with Crooks reveals that racism is not exclusively a southern phenomenon. Explain.
3. Read Crooks’ comments, the paragraph starting with "you’re nuts." on page 74 (72). What message does crooks reinforce in this paragraph?
4. Read the last paragraph on 72 through to its conclusion on the top 2 lines of pg. 73 (top 71). What issue has Crooks articulated? What is ironic about some of the first words Candy uttered when he came in the room?
5. Comment on the collection of individuals who meet and chat in Crooks’ room. What is significant about these people?
6. What is Crooks’ response to people coming in his room? Why does he act this way?
7. Read the tart’s comments on the middle of page 77 (bottom 75)("She regarded them amusedly…") What message does this send about their society?
8. What’s the tart’s response to Curly’s mishap?
9. What were Crooks’ final comments about the dream of owning land? why do you think he said this?