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

Lennie breaks Curley's right hand.

Lennie refuses to fight back, so Curley beats him up.

Lennie and George decide to leave the ranch.

What kind of worker is Lennie?

He is so fast and strong that others can barely keep up with him.

He is lazy and often doesn’t show up.

He works hard but accomplishes very little.

Which best describes why Lennie brings the newborn pup into the bunkhouse?

He is trying to harm the puppy.

He wants to run away with the puppy.

He likes to disobey everything George tells him to do.

Carlson shoots Candy’s old dog because…

He is stiff with rheumatism and he has no teeth.

His quality of life is no good anymore.

Which statement best describes Candy’s reaction to the death of his dog?

He is quiet and sad as he lies on his bunk staring at the ceiling and the wall.

He is glad to finally be rid of the dog.

He can’t wait to get a new dog.

Which best describes the relationship between Curley and his wife?

He doesn’t seem to trust her; he is always searching for her on the ranch to see what she is up to.

He hopes she’s unfaithful to him so he can beat somebody up.

Which statement best describes Lennie after the incident with Curley?

He is generally a gentle, slow-witted man who is unaware of his own strength.

He is an angry, violent man who enjoys hurting others.

He intentionally causes problems for himself and others.

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

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

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.

Of Mice and Men Chapter 3

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30 sec • 1 pt

Candy doesn't like the idea of someone killing his dog until this person says they approve.

George

Lennie

Slim

Wal

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This person shoots Candy's dog.

Carlson

George

Curley

Boss

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Curley looking for when he storms into the bunkhouse the second time?

Carlson

Crooks

Lennie

Slim

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Candy

Curley's wife

Carlson

Crooks

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

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45 sec • 1 pt

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

George

Lennie

Slim

Crooks

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

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Of Mice and Men Chapter 3

Candy doesn't like the idea of someone killing his dog until this person says they approve.

This person shoots Candy's dog.

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

Who is Curley looking for when he storms into the bunkhouse the second time?

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

Why does Curley apologize to Slim?

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

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

What kind of worker is Lennie?

Before George started watching out for Lennie, Lennie was cared for by…

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