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 and George were fired.

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

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

Ketchup

A Puppy

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

Slow-witted

Innocent

Talkative
6 Which of the following is not significant about George's speech to Lennie?
George's dreams for the future contrast with their current situation.

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.

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.

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

George shows concern for Lennie.

George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they are no longer in Weed.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
Lennie laughs at Curley.

Lennie ogles his wife.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.
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 think that she married Curley for money.

They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

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?
Angry

Worried

Seductive

Confrontational
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 needs constant supervision.

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

Candy

Slim

Crooks
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?
dependent

ill-tempered

malleable

passive
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 barely able to function without others' help.

Candy and his dog are both outcasts.

Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.
18 Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
Carlson offers Candy another dog.

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

Candy knows that his dog will only suffer if he lives.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?
a whorehouse

a strip joint

to sleep with Curley's wife

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

Crooks

Lennie

Candy
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?
Curley's Wife

The woman from Weed

Aunt Clara

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

She is never named.

Beatrice

Clara
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 she offers sexual favors.

When they are alone.

When she behaves like a proper wife.

When Curley is around.