Of Mice and Men Chapter 5 Quiz

Curley wants George to join his team in the search for Lennie.  Why?  

• he knows George will know where Lennie is
• he knows George has another gun
• he wants to ensure that George was not in on the murder
• he thinks George is a better person than Carlson

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Why did Lennie kill Curley's wife?

• She was going to get him fired for busting Curley's hand
• He got confused and went into a panic while touching her hair
• He was petting her dress and things got out of control
• She was about spoil their American Dream

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The fact that George pleads with Curley to go easy on Lennie furthers 

• Curley's resentment of Lennie busting his hand
• George's irritation with Lennie for always getting in trouble
• George's desire to always protect Lennie 
• Curley's willingness to learn from his mistakes

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Lennie and Curley's wife have a conversation that similar to a conversation Lennie and Crooks have earlier in the book.  What is the main similarity?

• both explain their loneliness to Lennie
• both people think Lennie is the best listener on the ranch
• both are uncomfortable being around Lennie
• both admire Lennie's wisdom and advice

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What is Lennie doing in the barn by himself?

• Playing in the hay
• Petting a live puppy
• Petting a dead puppy
• Talking to a mouse

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Outside, the men are

• playing checkers
• playing chess
• eating lunch
• playing horseshoes

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George hopes that Lennie will...

• Still be willing to tend the rabbits

• Not need his money for bail

• Get to the brush without being seen

• Only get locked up

What does Lennie try to do with his dead puppy?

• Feed it

• Revive it

• Hide it

• Kiss it

Which statement below best summarizes the dream Curley’s wife had for her future, before she met Curley?

• She wanted to be a famous dancer.

• She wanted to marry the boy next door.

• She wanted to go to college to get away from her mother.

• She wanted to go to Hollywood and be in the movies.

What day and time is it at the beginning of chapter 5?

• A rainy night
• A sunny afternoon
• A gloomy morning
• December 10th

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