Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.

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

Lennie was accused of rape.

Lennie and George were fired.
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 cannot move from job to job as easily because of Lennie's disability.

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

They are not lonely, for they have each other.
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 kills the mouse that he holds.

George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George talks about Aunt Clara.
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 has given the speech many times, showing the tenacity with which they hold their dreams.

The speech demonstrates Lennie's fixation in simplistic pleasures.

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

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

George shows concern for Lennie.

Lennie does not speak.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

Lennie ogles his wife.

Lennie laughs at Curley.

The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.
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 is a tart.

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.
11 Which of the following does not describe Curley's Wife when she first enters the bunk house?
Confrontational

Angry

Seductive

Worried
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 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.
13 Which of the following is not an explanation for why Lennie and George travel together?
George feels responsible for Lennie.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.

Lennie needs constant supervision.

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

Carlson

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

A puppy

A mouse

A rabbit
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 sacrificed when useless.

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

Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.

Candy and his dog are both outcasts.
18 Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
Candy knows that his dog will only suffer if he lives.

Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

Carlson offers Candy another dog.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?
a strip joint

to sleep with Curley's wife

a pool hall

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

Crooks

Lennie

Slim
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?
He attempts to strange Curley.

He begins to weep.

He does not fight back.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.
22 Which of the following is not a dangerous woman in the novel?
The 'tart'

Curley's Wife

The woman from Weed

Aunt Clara
23 What is the name of Curley's Wife?
Clara

Beatrice

Colleen

She is never named.
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 Curley is around.

When they are alone.

When she offers sexual favors.

When she behaves like a proper wife.

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Why is Crooks from "Of Mice and Men" is the loneliest character? Use use the critical race theory to explain.

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