Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

10th Grade

10 Qs

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Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.1, RL.8.3, RL.6.3

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Heather Lamb

Used 929+ times

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This quiz thoroughly examines Chapter 2 of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," targeting 10th-grade students who are developing their literary analysis and reading comprehension skills. The questions assess students' understanding of character relationships, plot development, and the social dynamics within the ranch setting. Students must demonstrate recall of specific textual details, analyze character motivations and interactions, and understand the significance of literary devices such as Steinbeck's choice to leave Curley's wife unnamed. The quiz requires students to track multiple storylines simultaneously, including George's protective lies about Lennie, the tension between characters like Curley and the ranch hands, and the introduction of key figures such as Slim and Candy who will play crucial roles throughout the novel. Success on this assessment demands careful reading skills, attention to character development, and the ability to understand how authors establish conflict and foreshadowing in the early chapters of a work. Created by Heather Lamb, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 10. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to ensure students are comprehending the essential plot points and character introductions that form the foundation for the novel's later themes of friendship, dreams, and social isolation. Teachers can use this as a reading check after students complete Chapter 2, as homework to reinforce key details, or as a warm-up activity before discussing the chapter's significance in class. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by focusing on both literal comprehension and inferential thinking, helping students recognize Steinbeck's deliberate character choices and narrative techniques. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 for analyzing character development, making it an ideal tool for measuring student progress in close reading skills essential for success with classic American literature.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to Candy, why was the boss mad and George and Lennie?

a.  Because Lennie got into an argument with Curly
a.  Because the boss found out the truth about their experience in Weed
a.  Because they lost their work cards 
a.  Because they were not there to go to work in the morning

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is the boss suspicious of George and Lennie when he meets them for the first time? 

The boss doesn’t like big guys
The boss thinks George is taking Lennie’s pay from him
The boss caught George with bug spray
Candy told the boss the truth about George and Lennie’s experience in Weed 

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Candy?

crippled old man who sweeps up the bunk house 
the leader of the ranch hands 
a lightweight boxer who wears a glove with Vaseline 
the blacksmith who slept in George’s bunk before George

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

This character is known as the "Prince of the Ranch"

Slim
Candy
Whit
Crooks

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How long have Curley and his wife been married? 

2 weeks
2 days
2 months
2 years

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Curley’s wife’s name?

She isn’t given a name

Candy

Clara

Cindy

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Lennie overhears Slim talking about his dog having puppies, how does Lennie react?

He acts like he doesn’t care about the puppies

He begs George to ask Slim if he can have a brown and white puppy

He asks Slim himself if he can have a puppy

He plans to steal all of the puppies

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

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