George and Lennie make a plan with the one-handed old man, Candy. What is it?

Save their money and buy a place

What act of kindness does Slim do for Lennie?

He gives him one of his puppies.

He lets him wear his cowboy hat.

Why does Curley's wife feel lonely on the ranch?

She is not allowed to have a life or identity of her own

She is a "tart" and isn't happy unless she is causing trouble

She used to be a movie star and hates ranch life

Curley always teased her in front of other people

Which of the following best describes Candy?

crippled old man who sweeps up the bunk house

a lightweight boxer who wears a glove with Vaseline

the blacksmith who slept in George’s bunk before George

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

The boss thinks George is taking Lennie’s pay from him

The boss doesn’t like big guys

The boss caught George with bug spray

Candy told the boss the truth about George and Lennie’s experience in Weed

What is Candy’s opinion of Curley’s wife?

He thinks she should not have married Curley

He her dreams will never come true

Why did Curley attack Lennie?

He thought Lennie was laughing at him.

After Lennie breaks Curley's hand, what is his biggest concern?

If he can still tend the rabbits

If Slim will still let him have a puppy

What does Lennie tell Crooks that Crooks does not want to believe?

That Lennie & George are going to buy a farm.

That George is leaving Lennie and going to work on another ranch.

That him and George are going back to Weed to work.

That Lennie is leaving to go to his Aunt Clara's house.

How does Crooks feel about George and Lennie's dream of getting their own farm?

He says he is lying and it won't happen.

He says they will not survive and lose their farm.

He says they don't have enough money.

That they should take Slim with them.

What does Curley's wife find out while she is in Crook's room?

That Lennie broke Curley's hand.

That the boss is going to fire George and Lennie.

That George and Lennie are buying a farm.

In chapter 5, we learn that Curley's wife

met Curley at the Riverside Dance Palace

was offered a chance to travel with a group of traveling actors

met a guy who said he could get her into the movies in Hollywood

Candy is heartbroken because Curley's wife being dead means...

The dream to buy their land has also died

He will get "canned" (fired from the ranch)

A young, innocent woman has been killed

What does Carlson think has happened to his Luger?

He thinks Curley's wife took it.

Why is Lennie reluctant to talk to Curley's wife?

He was warned to stay away--she's trouble.

She's too pretty and he is afraid he will kill her.

How does Lennie's puppy die?

He bounced him too hard and probably broke his neck.

He puts the puppy in a ball in his hand.

He breaks the puppy's neck on purpose.

What is the setting at the beginning of the chapter? Why is the setting familiar?

the river bank; they set up camp there at the beginning of the story.

the barn; George and Lennie went there to talk privately.

the shed; George told Lennie to go there.

the hillside; Lennie goes there frequently.

At the end of the book, where does George tell Lennie they are going

To a place where everyone will be nice to them

As Curley and Carlson watch George being led away at the end of the book, what are they wondering?

What he is going to do with Lennie's body

Of Mice & Men Major Test Ch. 1-6

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.6.3

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This comprehensive quiz assesses students' understanding of John Steinbeck's classic novel "Of Mice and Men," specifically covering chapters 1-6. Designed for high school students in grades 9-12, the assessment evaluates multiple layers of literary comprehension including character analysis, plot development, thematic understanding, and literary device recognition. Students must demonstrate mastery of character relationships and motivations, particularly the complex dynamics between George and Lennie, as well as secondary characters like Curley's wife, Crooks, Candy, and Slim. The quiz requires students to analyze character traits, understand the social context of the Great Depression era, recognize foreshadowing and other literary techniques, and comprehend the novel's exploration of themes such as friendship, dreams, loneliness, and social inequality. Students need strong reading comprehension skills, the ability to make inferences about character motivation, and understanding of how setting influences plot development. Created by Brit Bell, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent formative and summative assessment tool that can be utilized for mid-unit evaluation, test preparation, or comprehensive review of the first six chapters. The assessment format makes it ideal for both in-class testing and homework assignments, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of key plot points, character development, and thematic elements before progressing to the novel's conclusion. Teachers can use this quiz to identify areas where students may need additional support in literary analysis or reading comprehension. The questions align with Common Core State Standards for Literature, particularly CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 (determining meaning of words and phrases), making it an effective tool for standards-based instruction and assessment.

40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'?

John Steinbeck

J. K. Rowling

Jane Austen

J. R. R. Tolkien

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who are the two main characters?

George Milton & Lennie Small

Mr. & Mrs. Curley

Slim Smith & Crooks Big

John Poe & Lennie Small

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of Curley's wife?

Martha

Clara

Eugenia

She doesn't have a name in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Lennie was ....

huge, very strong, not very smart

small and quick

short and squat

fat and lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

George was

huge, very strong, not very smart

small and quick

short and squat

fat and lazy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does George say he could do if he were alone?

go to a "cat house"

drink whiskey all night

play cards at a pool hall all night

all of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was in Lennie's pocket?

a dead mouse

a can of beans

a gun

a rabbit

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

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Of Mice & Men Major Test Ch. 1-6

40 questions

Who is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'?

Who are the two main characters?

What is the name of Curley's wife?

Lennie was ....

George was

What does George say he could do if he were alone?

What was in Lennie's pocket?

What are George and Lennie going to do someday?

Who is characterized as huge, strong and child-like?

He used to be a boxer. He is always looking for his wife. Describe as short and stocky.

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