Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
Lennie and George were fired.

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

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

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

Beans

A Puppy

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

They have a chance to fulfill their dream of owning land.

They are not lonely, for they have each other.

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 talks about Aunt Clara.

George kills the mouse that he holds.

George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.
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'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 foreshadows George and Lennie's future together.
7 Which of the following is not a possible reason why the boss suspects George and Lennie?
George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they are no longer in Weed.

George shows concern for Lennie.

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

Lennie does not speak.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.

Lennie ogles his wife.

Lennie laughs at Curley.

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

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.

This lie alerts the boss that George and Lennie are trouble.
10 What do the men think of Curley's Wife?
They think that she married Curley for money.

They pity her for her marriage to Curley.

They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

They think that she is a tart.
11 Which of the following does not describe Curley's Wife when she first enters the bunk house?
Confrontational

Seductive

Worried

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 fears becoming violent if left to himself.

Lennie needs constant supervision.

George feels responsible for Lennie.

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

Candy

Crooks

Carlson
15 Which of these animals is not killed in the course of the story?
An old dog

A puppy

A rabbit

A mouse
16 Which of the following does not describe Candy?
passive

ill-tempered

malleable

dependent
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 sacrificed when useless.

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 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.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?
a pool hall

a strip joint

to sleep with Curley's wife

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

Slim

Candy

Lennie
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?
He immediately crushes Curley's hand.

He does not fight back.

He attempts to strange Curley.

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

The woman from Weed

The 'tart'

Aunt Clara
23 What is the name of Curley's Wife?
She is never named.

Colleen

Beatrice

Clara
24 According to Crooks, what would happen to Lennie without George?
He would be unable to support himself.

He would be sent to an insane asylum.

He would live like an animal.

He would end up killing himself.
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 Curley is around.

When she offers sexual favors.

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

Various themes become apparent in Chapter Five. One important theme would be the American Dream..... a dream that becomes impossible because of Curley's wife's death. George, Lennie, Candy, and Crooks are all effected by the loss of this dream.

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/30/2016 7:40 PM

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What card game does George play in this chapter (and earlier in the novel)? Speculate on its symbolic significance.

the card game is called euchre.

Asked by Timothy Jackson

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/2/2012 4:27 PM

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