Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
Lennie fought with the farmer's son-in-law.

Lennie was accused of rape.

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

Lennie and George were fired.
2 For what does Lennie ask that angers George?
Beans

Rabbits

Ketchup

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

They have a chance to fulfill their dream of owning land.
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 talks about Aunt Clara.

George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George kills the mouse that he holds.
5 Which of the following does not describe Lennie?
Talkative

Slow-witted

Forgetful

Innocent
6 Which of the following is not significant about George's speech to Lennie?
George has given the speech many times, showing the tenacity with which they hold their dreams.

The speech foreshadows George and Lennie's future together.

The speech demonstrates Lennie's fixation in simplistic pleasures.

George's dreams for the future contrast with their current situation.
7 Which of the following is not a possible reason why the boss suspects George and Lennie?
Lennie does not speak.

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

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

George shows concern for Lennie.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
Lennie laughs at Curley.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

Lennie ogles his wife.

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 married Curley for money.

They think that she is a tart.

They pity her for her marriage to Curley.

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 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.

George fears becoming violent if left to himself.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.

Lennie needs constant supervision.
14 Which of the ranch workers has a dog that recently had a litter of puppies?
Candy

Crooks

Slim

Carlson
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?
dependent

passive

ill-tempered

malleable
17 Which of these comparisons between Candy and his dog does not hold true?
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 aged and decrepit.

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

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

Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

Carlson offers Candy another dog.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?
to sleep with Curley's wife

a whorehouse

a pool hall

a strip joint
20 Which of the following characters does not remain at the farm at night?
Lennie

Slim

Candy

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

He attempts to strange Curley.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.

He begins to weep.
22 Which of the following is not a dangerous woman in the novel?
Aunt Clara

The woman from Weed

Curley's Wife

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

She is never named.

Beatrice

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

He would be unable to support himself.

He would live like an animal.

He would be sent to an insane asylum.
25 According to Curley's wife, under what condition do men speak to her?
When they are alone.

When she offers sexual favors.

When she behaves like a proper wife.

When Curley is around.

From Carlson's point of view list words that describe Candy's dog

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"That stink hangs around even after he's gone." He walked over with his heavy-legged stride and looked down at the dog. "Got no teeth," he said. "He's all stiff with rheumatism. He ain't no good to you, Candy. An' he ain't no good...

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What does it mean when Candy says he told ''nobody but crooks''? Page 78

Everytime the subject of the farm and the rabbits comes up George reminds Lennie not to tell anyone. Well, Lennie told Candy, and after George told Candy not to tell anyone...... he responded like Lennie did in the earlier scene.

George scowled....

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in of mice and men what quotes show candy being friendly?

Yeah. Nice fella too. Got a crooked back where. a horse kicked him. The boss gives him hell when he’s mad. But the stable buck don’t give a damn about that. He reads a lot. Got books in his room. ch 2

Maybe if I give you guys my money, you'll let...

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Answered by Aslan on 12/15/2023 4:44 AM

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