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1. Describe Lennie's physical and mental characteristics. Of the two men, why is George "in charge" of Lennie? Lennie is mentally challenged. He's big and slumped down and his arms hang loosely at his sides. Since Lennie is mentally challenged, George takes it upon himself to take care of him. Great strength with child's mind. Mentally deficient Explain why George and Lennie had to leave their job in Weed. Lennie scared a girl by petting her dress because it fascinated him. When the girl tried to get away from him, he got scared and held onto the dress. The girl started yelling and charged him for rape. What do the girl's dress Weed and the mouse he carries in his pocket have in common for Lennie? He likes to pet soft things and both the mouse and the girls dress were soft. Why does George offer to give Lennie a pup? Lennie always kills the mice he finds since they're so small. George thought if he gave him a pup he wouldn't kill it. Why do George and Lennie feel that they are different from other guys? They believe they have a future with a ranch of their own. They have each other