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

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

Rabbits

A Puppy

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 talks about Aunt Clara.

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

Forgetful

Innocent

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

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

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 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.

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

They are in an environment in which two men can only behave kindly to one another if they have a tangible family connection.

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

He lies because Lennie believes that he is George's actual cousin.
10 What do the men think of Curley's Wife?
They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

They think that she married Curley for money.

They think that she is a tart.

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 capable of self-inflicted violence.

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.
13 Which of the following is not an explanation for why Lennie and George travel together?
Lennie needs constant supervision.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.

George feels responsible for Lennie.

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

Slim

Candy

Carlson
15 Which of these animals is not killed in the course of the story?
A rabbit

A puppy

A mouse

An old dog
16 Which of the following does not describe Candy?
ill-tempered

dependent

malleable

passive
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 barely able to function without others' help.

Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when useless.

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

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

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

Carlson offers Candy another 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

Lennie

Slim

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

He begins to weep.

He attempts to strange Curley.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.
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?
She is never named.

Clara

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 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 she offers sexual favors.

When they are alone.

When she behaves like a proper wife.