Of Mice and Men: Chapter 3

Why did George stop playing tricks on Lennie years ago?

• Because he nearly made Lennie drown once and felt ashamed

• Because Lennie crushed his hand and told him never to do it again

• Because Aunt Clara died from grief seeing how George mistreated Lennie

• Because he played so many tricks on him it finally became boring

What happens to Candy’s old dog?

• Carlson and Slim convince him to let Carlson shoot it.

• Lennie accidentally crushes it.

• Curley suspects Candy is sleeping with his wife and shoots the dog.

• Candy's dog decided to R U N N O F T

Why does Candy want to give George and Lennie his life savings?

• Because he wants to join in them in buying their dream farm

• Because George and Lennie con him into offering it up

• Because he is old and wants to pass on his money to someone young and kind

• Because Slim says it’s a good idea and everyone takes Slim’s advice

What happens to Curley’s hand after he beats up Lennie?

• Lennie grabs his hand and crushes it.

• He breaks it in a boxing match the next day.

• He accidentally crushes it in a machine.

• It hurts and gets swollen from hitting Lennie with it.

How does Lennie think he’ll be punished?

• George won’t let him take care of the rabbits on their farm.

• George will turn Lennie in to the police.

• George will let Curley attack him again and maybe shoot him.

• George will abandon Lennie.

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Why doesn't George let Lennie keep the puppy in this chapter?

• The boss said Lennie couldn't have it.
• It was supposed to be a surprise.
• George doesn't trust Lennie with animals.
• The puppy is only a day old.

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Who wants to live on the "dream ranch" with George and Lennie?

• Candy
• Curley's wife
• Carlson
• Crooks

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Why does Curley apologize to Slim?

• For getting in his way in the field
• For forgetting to feed the horses
• For telling the boss Slim was lazy
• For suspecting him of sleeping with his wife

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Who does Curley pick a fight with towards the end of the chapter?

• George
• Lennie
• Slim
• Crooks

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What is the result of Curley and Lennie's fight?

• Lennie refuses to fight back, so Curley beats him up.
• Lennie and George decide to leave the ranch.
• Curley breaks Lennie's leg.
• Lennie breaks Curley's right hand.

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