Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

By W.C. Miller · Edited by Damien Chazelle · Last reviewed November 30, 2008

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?

Lennie was accused of rape.

Lennie fought with the farmer's son-in-law.

Lennie and George were fired.

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.
2 For what does Lennie ask that angers George?

A Puppy

Beans

Rabbits

Ketchup
3 According to George, why are he and Lennie different from other migrant laborers?

They have a chance to fulfill their dream of owning land.

They are not lonely, for they have each other.

They don't have any responsibilities.

They cannot move from job to job as easily because of Lennie's disability.
4 Which of the following does not foreshadow later events in the novel?

George scolds Lennie for getting them fired from every job they have.

George kills the mouse that he holds.

George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George talks about Aunt Clara.
5 Which of the following does not describe Lennie?

Innocent

Talkative

Forgetful

Slow-witted
6 Which of the following is not significant about George's speech to Lennie?

The speech demonstrates Lennie's fixation in simplistic pleasures.

George's dreams for the future contrast with their current situation.

The speech foreshadows George and Lennie's future together.

George has given the speech many times, showing the tenacity with which they hold their dreams.
7 Which of the following is not a possible reason why the boss suspects George and Lennie?

George shows concern for Lennie.

George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they are no longer in Weed.

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

Lennie does not speak.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?

Lennie ogles his wife.

Lennie laughs at Curley.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.
9 What is the significance of George's explanation that he and Lennie are cousins?

They are in an environment in which two men can only behave kindly to one another if they have a tangible family connection.

It explains why George cares for Lennie despite his apparent dislike for him.

This lie alerts the boss that George and Lennie are trouble.

He lies because Lennie believes that he is George's actual cousin.
10 What do the men think of Curley's Wife?

They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

They think that she is a tart.

They think that she married Curley for money.

They pity her for her marriage to Curley.
11 Which of the following does not describe Curley's Wife when she first enters the bunk house?

Confrontational

Angry

Seductive

Worried
12 Which of the following is not significant about George's story about the river?

It shows that Lennie is an innocent who does not know the consequences of his actions.

It shows that Lennie will obey George unconditionally.

It shows that Lennie is capable of self-inflicted violence.

It shows that George is capable of cruelty toward Lennie.
13 Which of the following is not an explanation for why Lennie and George travel together?

George fears becoming violent if left to himself.

George feels responsible for Lennie.

Lennie needs constant supervision.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.
14 Which of the ranch workers has a dog that recently had a litter of puppies?

Slim

Crooks

Candy

Carlson
15 Which of these animals is not killed in the course of the story?

An old dog

A puppy

A mouse

A rabbit
16 Which of the following does not describe Candy?

dependent

malleable

ill-tempered

passive
17 Which of these comparisons between Candy and his dog does not hold true?

Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.

Candy and his dog are both barely able to function without others' help.

Candy and his dog are both outcasts.

Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when useless.
18 Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?

Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

Candy knows that his dog will only suffer if he lives.

Carlson offers Candy another dog.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?

to sleep with Curley's wife

a strip joint

a whorehouse

a pool hall
20 Which of the following characters does not remain at the farm at night?

Crooks

Candy

Slim

Lennie
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?

He begins to weep.

He does not fight back.

He attempts to strange Curley.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.
22 Which of the following is not a dangerous woman in the novel?

Curley's Wife

The 'tart'

Aunt Clara

The woman from Weed
23 What is the name of Curley's Wife?

Beatrice

Clara

Colleen

She is never named.
24 According to Crooks, what would happen to Lennie without George?

He would be unable to support himself.

He would live like an animal.

He would be sent to an insane asylum.

He would end up killing himself.
25 According to Curley's wife, under what condition do men speak to her?

When they are alone.

When Curley is around.

When she offers sexual favors.

When she behaves like a proper wife.

How does George feel about letting Candy in on his dream?

George initially believes that Candy is being nosey and butting into their business. He doesn't want other people to know about their plans. George does, however, change his tune when Candy reveals that he has money to invest in the farm.

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How long have George and Lennie been at the ranch?

George and Lennie have just arrived at the ranch. They arrive in Chapter Two.

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OF MICE AND MEN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ESSAY HOOK HELP??

By a "hook" do you mean something in your introduction to attract the reader? I'm not sure this is necessary if you are doing an academic expository. Still , here is my take on the relationship:

George has to look out for Lennie and take care of...

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