Of Mice and Men Chapter 1

Which statement best describes how Lennie is supposed to behave in front of the new boss at the ranch?

• Lennie is supposed to tell the boss all the details of why they left their last job.

• Lennie is supposed to impress the boss with his sense of humor.

• Lennie is supposed to beat up the boss and take his wallet.

• Lennie is supposed to keep silent and let George do all the talking.

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“A water snake slipped along the pool, its head held up like a little periscope” is an example of…

• metaphor

• irony

• allusion

• simile

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Which statement best describes Lennie?

• A short, quick man with a bad temper

• A small man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features

• An intelligent man

• A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders

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Which statement best describes George?

• A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders

• A stooped man with a hunchback

• A small and quick man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features

• A heavy man with pale eyes and a large nose

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What type of setting does Steinbeck creat in the this chapter?

• Calm, quiet, and hot.

• Loud, angry, and freezing.

• Dark, angry, and lifeless.

• Grey, gloomy, and humid.

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What are the differences between Lennie and George?

• Lennie is strong but has the mind of a child; George's size is regular and he acts like Lennie's parent.

• They wear different clothing and only George dreams about having a farm in the future.

• George hates mice and rabbits and Lennie loves them both.

• George is constantly getting in trouble and Lennie always has to bail him out.

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What does Lennie do when he gets scared?

• When he gets scared, Lennie starts trying to fight people to defend himself.

• When he gets scared, Lennie starts looking for weapons to defend himself.

• When he gets scared, Lennie panics and tightens his grip on whatever he's holding.

• When he gets scared, Lennie runs away immediatly.

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What are the names of the two main characters in Of Mice and Men?

• George and Lennie

• Slim and Shady

• Bob and Larry

• Joe and Benny

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Where are the two main characters going to work?

• Ranch

• Factory

• Railroad

• Coal Mine

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What "bad thing" did Lennie do that got them kicked out of Weed?

• He petted a girl's dress

• He killed too many mice

• He robbed the general store

• He beat up the mayor's wife