Of Mice and Men Chapter 1

When the two men get into the clearing, what does Lennie do that causes George to worry he might get sick?

• greedily gulps in a large lungfull of air
• chases a rabbit and falls
• eats a dead mouse
• drinks water from a swimming hole

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Although Lennie can’t remember where they are going, what can he remember?

• his name
• George's name
• the rabbits
• Aunt Clara

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What does Lennie have in his possession that upsets George?

• money
• his work card
• a dead mouse
• a rabbit

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What advice does George give Lennie to prepare for their interview with the ranch owner?

• don’t say a word until after they’ve worked
• shake hands and say, howdy
• hand the ranch owner his work card
• to lie about his age

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How does George feel about Lennie?

• he’s a crazy “bastard”
• he’s a lot of trouble
• annoyed
• all are true

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What causes the mice to die at Lennie’s hands?

• He pets them too hard.
• He fails to feed and water them.
• He sits down with them in his pocket.
• He pinches their heads when they bite him.

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What does Lennie want on his beans?

• salt
• vinegar
• ketchup
• onions

How does George’s tirade make Lennie feel?

• it has no effect
• sad and ashamed
• happy
• angry

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What’s different about George and Lennie from other ranch hands?

• They care about each other.
• They are from up north.
• They’re white but the other ranch hands are black.
• They have a large family.

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What do George and Lennie dream of possessing one day?

• a cat house
• a little farm
• living in a cave
• a luxury vehicle

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