Answer:
yes, it is a simile
Explanation:
a simile compares one thing to another, using the word like/as
so the statement "<em>running a marathon to kathy was like climbing mt. everest" </em>is indeed a simile
The answer to your question is "True."
Crook knowing lennie is not capable of understands helps him more confortable telling. And knows that since lennie cant understand he wouldn’t judge crook.