Chapter 3 Of Mice and Men

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

• Lennie refuses to fight back, so Curley beats him up.
• Lennie and George decide to leave the ranch.
• Curley breaks Lennie's leg.
• Lennie breaks Curley's right hand.

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

• His mother

• His Aunt Clara

• His best friend, Andy

• His father

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

• He is glad to finally be rid of the dog.

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

• He can’t wait to get a new dog.

• He is happy about it.

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Finish the quote from Candy: "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no ________ shoot my dog."

• friend

• enemy

• stranger

• man

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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.

• George will abandon Lennie.

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

• Carlson
• Crooks
• Lennie
• Slim

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Carlson shoots Candy’s old dog because…

• He is old.

• He is stiff with rheumatism and he has no teeth.

• His quality of life is no good anymore.

• All of the above

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