Does lenny actually die in of mice and men?

Lenny does die. George shoots Lenny out of mercy, since Curley had threatened Lenny since he killed his wife and George thought a quick death was more merciful.

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Yes, though George wanted lennie to die peacfully knowing george wasnt mad at him. Then shoot him in his head as they are sitting infront of the brushes and pond.

Explanation:

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).