Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

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

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

Lennie was accused of rape.

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

A Puppy

Ketchup

Beans
3 According to George, why are he and Lennie different from other migrant laborers?
They are not lonely, for they have each other.

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

They cannot move from job to job as easily because of Lennie's disability.

They don't have any responsibilities.
4 Which of the following does not foreshadow later events in the novel?
George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George kills the mouse that he holds.

George talks about Aunt Clara.

George scolds Lennie for getting them fired from every job they have.
5 Which of the following does not describe Lennie?
Talkative

Innocent

Forgetful

Slow-witted
6 Which of the following is not significant about George's speech to Lennie?
The speech foreshadows George and Lennie's future together.

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

The speech demonstrates Lennie's fixation in simplistic pleasures.

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?
Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

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

Lennie does not speak.

George shows concern for Lennie.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
Lennie ogles his wife.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

Lennie laughs at Curley.

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.

He lies because Lennie believes that he is George's actual cousin.

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

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

Confrontational

Angry

Seductive
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 George is capable of cruelty toward Lennie.

It shows that Lennie is capable of self-inflicted violence.
13 Which of the following is not an explanation for why Lennie and George travel together?
George feels responsible for Lennie.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.

Lennie needs constant supervision.

George fears becoming violent if left to himself.
14 Which of the ranch workers has a dog that recently had a litter of puppies?
Carlson

Crooks

Candy

Slim
15 Which of these animals is not killed in the course of the story?
A puppy

An old dog

A mouse

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

dependent

ill-tempered

malleable
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 sacrificed when useless.

Candy and his dog are both outcasts.

Candy and his dog are both barely able to function without others' help.
18 Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

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

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

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?
Lennie

Crooks

Candy

Slim
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?
He does not fight back.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.

He attempts to strange Curley.

He begins to weep.
22 Which of the following is not a dangerous woman in the novel?
The 'tart'

Aunt Clara

Curley's Wife

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

Colleen

She is never named.

Beatrice
24 According to Crooks, what would happen to Lennie without George?
He would end up killing himself.

He would be sent to an insane asylum.

He would live like an animal.

He would be unable to support himself.
25 According to Curley's wife, under what condition do men speak to her?
When Curley is around.

When they are alone.

When she offers sexual favors.

When she behaves like a proper wife.

What does George tell Lennie to do In case he gets in trouble? What literary term might this present?

He tells him to hide in a bush by the river where they stayed the night. George makes it a point to make Lennie understand this because he knows Lennie might get in trouble, and he doesn't want him to get hurt or killed. This sounds like...

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Answered by Aslan on 1/14/2024 7:30 PM

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I need a quote on Lennie to describe his dependancy on George

“Lennie—if you jus’ happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here an’ hide in the brush… Hide in the brush till I come for you.”

“Lennie, who had been watching, imitated George exactly. He pushed himself back,...

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what are the differences between the movie and the book?

There are actually two film versions of this novella. One is from 1939 and the other from 1992. I'll assume you are referring to 1992.

Candy never came into the room when Lennie and Crooks were talking to each other.

Lennie's hallucination...

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