In Of Mice and Men, why does George shoot Lennie?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To spare him a worse death at the hands of Curley's men
- Step 1: Lennie has killed Curley's wife. Step 2. George acts out of mercy. Answer: To spare him a worse death at the hands of Curley's men. Why not the others: The others do not reflect the novel.
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