Why does Curley's wife feel lonely on the ranch?

She is not allowed to have a life or identity of her own

She is a "tart" and isn't happy unless she is causing trouble

She used to be a movie star and hates ranch life

Curley always teased her in front of other people

Why does Curley hate Lennie?

He is jealous of men who are bigger than him

The boss tells Curley that Lennie is bad news

Which of the following is NOT significant in George;s speech to Lennie?

The speech foreshadows George and Lennie's future TOGETHEr

George has given that speech many times, showing the determination they have for the dream

Geroge's dream for the future contrast with their current situation

The speech demonstrates Lennie's obsession with simple things

What caused Lennie to accidentally kill Curley's wife?

He panicked when she screamed and shook her to make her stop

Her hair barrette poked him and he struck her because it hurt

He grabbed ahold of her dress and would not let go

He accidentally crushed her while hugging her

What do the men think of Curley's wife?

They pity her for her marriage to Curley

They think she married Curley for money

Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?

Candy is pressured into killing his dog to save it from suffering even more

Candy cannot afford him anymore

How was George different from a typical ranch worker in the story?

He stays at each job for over a year

What does Crooks say that upsets Lennie?

George may be hurt and never come back

He is going to get George fired

How does Lennie kill the pup?

He becomes angry and yells at it

What is Lennie's reaction when he kills the pup?

He doesn't even know he killed the puppy

Which of the following BEST explains the way that Curley's wife acts around Lennie?

She has a crush on him and wants to seduce him.

She wants to make Curley jealous.

Why is Candy upset by Curley's wife's death?

He worries and is angered that this will ruin their plans for the ranch.

He is worried he will be blamed.

Which of the following does NOT happen to Lennie when he escapes and is on the run?

He hallucinates that he sees his Aunt.

He follows Geroge's orders and hides by the river.

What is Carlson's reaction to Lennie's death?

He wonders why George is so upset.

He tells George that he understands.

Why does George shoot Lennie?

To give him a more merciful death than Curley would have.

He hates Lennie and wants to be rid of him once and for all.

Because he promises Aunt Clara that he would do it.

What does George tell Lennie before he shoots him?

He tells Lennie they are going to the ranch.

He tells Lennie that he is mad at him.

He tells Lennie that he will never tend rabbits.

How does Steinbeck portray Aunt Clara?

a mean old lady who criticizes Lennie

he doesn't even mention her in this book

Why is Slim the most respected man on the ranch?

he is a skilled worker and a kind and natural leader

he wins horseshoes all the time

he is a bully and demands respect

Why did George stop playing tricks on Lennie?

Lennie would do whatever he said

he realized Lennie may fight back

Aunt Clara yelled at him for it

Lennie's main conflict was...

keeping himself from doing bad things so that he could tend rabbits

remembering how to do work on the ranch

resisting the temptation to spend all his money in a cat house

fulfilling his promise to look after George

OF MICE AND MEN

Authored by Kim Poore

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9th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who wrote Of Mice and Men?

William Shakespeare

John Steinbeck

Arthur Miller

Mitch Albom

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The death of Candy's dog foreshadows....

the death of Slim's puppies

Lennie's tragic death

Lennie killing Curley's wife

Crooks' tragic death

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is George concerned about Lennie taking a long drink of water, in chapter one?

He is getting his clothes wet

There are sharks in the water

The still water may make him sick

He has dirty hands

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The first person George and Lennie meet on the ranch is...

Curley

the boss
the boss

Candy

Crooks

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the stable buck's name?

Slim

Carlson

Curley

Crooks

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Crooks spend most of his time doing?

Talking to Curley's wife

drinking

reading

gambling

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Lennie's aunt's name is....

Cate

Clara

Clarissa

Clarisse

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

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OF MICE AND MEN

Who wrote Of Mice and Men?

The death of Candy's dog foreshadows....

Why is George concerned about Lennie taking a long drink of water, in chapter one?

The first person George and Lennie meet on the ranch is...

What is the stable buck's name?

What does Crooks spend most of his time doing?

Lennie's aunt's name is....

What does Slim remind Carlson to take when he leaves the bunkhouse with Candy's dog?

Why do George and Lennie have to leave Weed?

In chapter one, Lennie asks George for _____________, which makes George very angry.

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