Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
Lennie was accused of rape.

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

Lennie and George were fired.

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

A Puppy

Rabbits

Beans
3 According to George, why are he and Lennie different from other migrant laborers?
They don't have any responsibilities.

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.
4 Which of the following does not foreshadow later events in the novel?
George kills the mouse that he holds.

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.
5 Which of the following does not describe Lennie?
Forgetful

Innocent

Talkative

Slow-witted
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 appears foolish and dimwitted.

George shows concern for Lennie.

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

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

The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.

Lennie ogles his wife.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.
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.

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

He lies because Lennie believes that he is George's actual cousin.
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 suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

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?
Seductive

Worried

Confrontational

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

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?
George feels responsible for Lennie.

Lennie needs constant supervision.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.

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

Crooks

Carlson

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

A mouse

An old dog

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

dependent

passive

malleable
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 outcasts.

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

Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.
18 Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

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.
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?
Candy

Crooks

Slim

Lennie
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?
He begins to weep.

He attempts to strange Curley.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.

He does not fight back.
22 Which of the following is not a dangerous woman in the novel?
Aunt Clara

The woman from Weed

The 'tart'

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

Clara

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 she behaves like a proper wife.

When she offers sexual favors.

When they are alone.

When Curley is around.

What does Lennie have in his pocket? Why?

Lennie has a dead mouse in his pocket. He pet it too hard and killed it.

Asked by John B #1255832

Answered by Aslan on 1/14/2024 7:34 PM

The Boss is suspicious because Lennie and George travel as a pair. He is also suspicious because Geoge answers lennie's questions for him, he thinks that George is taking advantage of Lennie. Most workers move from job to job on their own.

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Chapter 4

No, Crooks resents their appearance in his rooms, as he is not allowed in the bunkhouse.

Crooks said sharply, "You got no right to come in my room. This here's my room. Nobody got any right in here but me."

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