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 and George were fired.

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

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

Lennie was accused of rape.
2 For what does Lennie ask that angers George?

Ketchup

Rabbits

Beans

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 tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George talks about Aunt Clara.

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

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

Talkative

Forgetful

Slow-witted

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.

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

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 does not speak.

George shows concern for Lennie.

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

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?

Lennie laughs at Curley.

The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

Lennie ogles his wife.
9 What is the significance of George's explanation that he and Lennie are cousins?

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.

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.
10 What do the men think of Curley's Wife?

They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

They pity her for her marriage to Curley.

They think that she is a tart.

They think that she married Curley for money.
11 Which of the following does not describe Curley's Wife when she first enters the bunk house?

Seductive

Angry

Confrontational

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 George is capable of cruelty toward Lennie.

It shows that Lennie will obey George unconditionally.

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 fears becoming violent if left to himself.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.

George feels responsible for Lennie.

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

Crooks

Slim

Carlson

Candy
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?

passive

dependent

malleable

ill-tempered
17 Which of these comparisons between Candy and his dog does not hold true?

Candy and his dog are both outcasts.

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 sacrificed when useless.
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.

Carlson offers Candy another dog.

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?

a whorehouse

to sleep with Curley's wife

a strip joint

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

Slim

Crooks

Candy

Lennie
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?

He attempts to strange Curley.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.

He does not fight back.

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

The 'tart'

The woman from Weed

Aunt Clara

Curley's Wife
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 live like an animal.

He would be sent to an insane asylum.

He would be unable to support himself.

He would end up killing 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 behaves like a proper wife.

When she offers sexual favors.

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