Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

When Lennie does not respond, the boss assumes that George is:

• Taking care of Lennie

• Trying to cheat the boss out of money

• Trying to cheat Lennie out of his pay

• Lying about Lennie being his cousin

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Because of Slim’s characterization, George:

• Lies to him as he lied to the boss

• Tells him the truth about his relationship with Lennie

• Decides that he and Lennie must leave the ranch immediately

• Decides to disobey every order that Slim gives to him

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1. In chapter two, George and Lennie have arrived at the:

• Their American dream farm

• Aunt Clara’s house

• The bunkhouse of the ranch

• Curley’s house

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The boss is angry at Lennie and George for:

• Arriving late

• Not answering his questions

• Starting an argument

• Asking for a raise

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What does George accuse Candy of? 

• Overhearing Lennie’s desire to have a dog
• overhearing their dream of owning a farm
• Lennie telling George he thinks Curley’s wife is pretty
• George telling Lennie not to fight Curley

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

• Slim
• Candy
• Whit
• Crooks

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Idiom: What does it mean to "get canned" or "get the can"?

• bring a can of food

• get fired

• throw something away

• recycle

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What is a common theme found in Of Mice and Men?

• Being yourself

• Going against the crowd

• Appreciate nature

• Loneliness

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What lie did George tell the boss about Lennie?

• He's a great swimmer

• He's seen all of the Christian Bale Batman's in one sitting

• He was kicked by a horse

• He's George's brother

• He's an incredible Stable Buck

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From context clues about Curley, what does the term "handy" mean?

• Helpful around the ranch

• Amazing penmanship

• Jack of all trades

• Great fighter in the ring

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