1. where does crooks come from? a farm his family worked in georgia the suburbs of new orleans new york city his family-owned farm in california 2. when crooks stand up to curley's wife and tells her to leave his room, how does she respond? she leaves when he asks her to because she doesn't want to cause any trouble. she cries and explains how lonely she is. she throws a temper tantrum and throws a jar at him. she threatens him by insinuating she will make up a story about him that will get him into trouble. 3. what do crooks and candy claim that every man wants? money enough work a friend land 4. what does curley's wife admit to lennie in the barn? she admits that she killed lennie's puppy. she admits that she doesn't like curley. she admits that she hates crooks.