Of Mice and Men Chapter 1

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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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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What type of setting does Steinbeck create in this chapter?

• Calm, quiet, and hot.

• Loud, angry, and freezing.

• Dark, angry, and lifeless.

• Grey, gloomy, and humid.

Which images produce the setting's mood?

• "Lenny!" he said sharply. "Lennie, for God's sakes don't drink so much!" (P. 3)

• George stared morosely at the water. The rims of his eyes were red with the glare. (P. 4)

• Evening of a hot day started the little wind to moving among the leaves. The shade climbed up the hills toward the top. (P. 2)

• Gerorge lay back on the sand and crossed his hands under his head, and Lennie imitated him... (P 6)

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What are the similarities between George and Lenny?

• George and Lennie are both smart, hard working men.

• George and Lennie are dressed the same and both men share a dream for their future.

• George has the mind of a child and Lennie acts like his father.

• George and Lennie both like to touch soft things.

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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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Where are the 2 main characters going?

• to the city
• to work on a ranch
• to work in a factory
• to babysit 

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The first chance George gets he will get Lennie a _______ ?

• a rabbit
• a ranch
• a puppy
• mouse

What is Lennie obsessed with?

• mice
• rabbits
• pups

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Why did George and Lennie leave the last place they were at?

• Lennie was scared
• George stole some money
• nobody was hiring
• they were running from the law

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