OMAM - Chapter 1

Where is the novella set?

• St. Louis
• Soledad, CA

• Las Vegas, NV

• New York City, NY

Which character is small, wiry, and has strong features?

• Lennie
• George

Which character is large, awkward and child-like?

• George
• Lennie

Which of the following BEST describes at type of relationship the two men have? (Remember, I am wanting the BEST answer)

• Best Friends

• Equals

• Caretaker and child

• Enemies

Which quote from Chapter 1 best defines the type of relationship George and Lennie have in this book?

•  “They had walked in single file down the path, and even in the open one stayed behind the other.” P. 4

• “Lennie lumbered to his feet and disappeared in the brush.  George lay where he was and whistled softly to himself.” P. 9

• “Lennie crawled slowly and cautiously around the fire until he was close to George.” P. 13

• “They sat by the fire and filled their mouths with beans and chewed mightily.” P. 16

Where are the two men headed?

• a school
• a hospital
• a ranch
• a beach

What does Lennie hide in his hands?

• a bird
• a shell
• a lizard
• a mouse

Why does George blow up at Lennie?

• because he killed the mouse.
• because he lost his work card.

• because he is always causing trouble.
• because he doesn't like beans.

Why does Lennie think George is mad at him and yells at him?

• because he killed the mouse.

• because he asked for hot dogs.

• because he lied.

• because he asked for ketchup.

Why does Lennie's Aunt Clara stop giving him mice?

• He killed them all not knowing his strength
• He threw all of them into the well. 
• He wanted a rubber mouse. 
• He had hundreds of them in his room.