Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

Lennie and George were fired.

Lennie was accused of rape.

Lennie fought with the farmer's son-in-law.
2 For what does Lennie ask that angers George?
Beans

Ketchup

Rabbits

A Puppy
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 tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George kills the mouse that he holds.

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

Innocent

Talkative

Forgetful
6 Which of the following is not significant about George's speech to Lennie?
George's dreams for the future contrast with their current situation.

George has given the speech many times, showing the tenacity with which they hold their dreams.

The speech demonstrates Lennie's fixation in simplistic pleasures.

The speech foreshadows George and Lennie's future together.
7 Which of the following is not a possible reason why the boss suspects George and Lennie?
Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

Lennie does not speak.

George shows concern for Lennie.

George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they are no longer in Weed.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
Lennie laughs at Curley.

Lennie ogles his wife.

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

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

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

They are in an environment in which two men can only behave kindly to one another if they have a tangible family connection.
10 What do the men think of Curley's Wife?
They think that she is a tart.

They pity her for her marriage to Curley.

They think that she married Curley for money.

They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.
11 Which of the following does not describe Curley's Wife when she first enters the bunk house?
Worried

Angry

Confrontational

Seductive
12 Which of the following is not significant about George's story about the river?
It shows that Lennie is capable of self-inflicted violence.

It shows that Lennie will obey George unconditionally.

It shows that George is capable of cruelty toward Lennie.

It shows that Lennie is an innocent who does not know the consequences of his actions.
13 Which of the following is not an explanation for why Lennie and George travel together?
Lennie needs constant supervision.

George feels responsible for Lennie.

George fears becoming violent if left to himself.

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

Crooks

Carlson

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

A rabbit

An old dog

A puppy
16 Which of the following does not describe Candy?
malleable

ill-tempered

dependent

passive
17 Which of these comparisons between Candy and his dog does not hold true?
Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when useless.

Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.

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?
Carlson offers Candy another dog.

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

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?
to sleep with Curley's wife

a strip joint

a pool hall

a whorehouse
20 Which of the following characters does not remain at the farm at night?
Slim

Lennie

Crooks

Candy
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

The woman from Weed

Curley's Wife
23 What is the name of Curley's Wife?
Clara

She is never named.

Colleen

Beatrice
24 According to Crooks, what would happen to Lennie without George?
He would be sent to an insane asylum.

He would end up killing himself.

He would be unable to support himself.

He would live like an animal.
25 According to Curley's wife, under what condition do men speak to her?
When she behaves like a proper wife.

When they are alone.

When she offers sexual favors.

When Curley is around.

Explain the following image from the book: "And the meanness and the plannings and the discontent and the ache for attention were all gone from her face. She was very pretty and simple, and her face was sweet and young." (pg.92-93)

In this image, we see the youth and beauty of Curley's wife, as she appears in death. Her face holds no anger, no disappointment, and no ulterior motives..... she just a girl who's life has been taken too soon.

Asked by Sarah B #477940

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/19/2016 1:21 AM

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Answer this question in a paragraph using at least one piece of text evidence from the novel. Do you feel empathy towards Lennie? If yes, why? If no, why not? What other feelings do you have about Lennie?

The question calls for your opinion. There is no right or wrong answer.

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/27/2020 11:51 AM

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Chapter Five

Candy yells at the dead girl and calls her a tramp. He's let down and angry..... he's devastated that he had a future and companionship within his grasp and lost it because of her.

"You God damn tramp", he said viciously. "You done it,...

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/16/2015 11:25 PM

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