Of Mice and Men Chapters 1 and 2
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on the opening chapters of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," specifically covering the exposition, character development, and literary elements introduced in Chapters 1 and 2. Designed for grades 9-12, the assessment evaluates students' comprehension of key plot points, character relationships, setting details, and basic literary devices. Students need a solid understanding of the novel's historical context during the Great Depression, the complex relationship between George and Lennie, and the dreams that drive these migrant workers. The questions require students to identify figurative language techniques like similes and foreshadowing, analyze character motivations and traits, and recall specific textual details about the ranch setting and supporting characters. To succeed on this quiz, students must demonstrate both literal comprehension skills and the ability to recognize how Steinbeck establishes themes of friendship, dreams, and social isolation through character interactions and dialogue. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American literature in grades 9-12. The assessment serves as an excellent formative evaluation tool to gauge student comprehension after completing the first two chapters, ensuring they have grasped essential plot elements before progressing further into the novel. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a warm-up activity to review previous reading assignments, as guided practice during class discussions, or as homework to reinforce key concepts. The questions support multiple instructional goals, from checking basic reading comprehension to assessing students' ability to identify literary devices in context. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for analyzing character development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 for determining the meaning of figurative language. The quiz's structure makes it particularly valuable for differentiated instruction, as it includes both factual recall questions for struggling readers and higher-order thinking questions about literary devices for advanced students.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Where are the 2 main characters going?
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Identify the figurative language:
Lennie drank with long gulps, snorting the water like a horse
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What did Lennie have in his pocket that George took away from him?
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the setting of the story?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The first chance George gets he will get Lennie a _______ ?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Where was Lennie's work card?
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.W.9-10.9
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is Lennie obsessed with?
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.W.9-10.9
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