"Of Mice and Men" - Chapter 5

What is Lennie sitting in the barn looking at when Chapter 5 begins?

• His boots

• His hands

• A dead puppy

• A mouse

Of what is Lennie afraid after what he's done at the beginning of chapter 5?

• That Candy will kill him

• That Curley's wife will find out

• That the boss will fire him

• That he will never be able to tend the rabbits

What is Curley's wife wearing when she enters the barn in Chapter 5?

• A red dress

• A bright dress and makeup

• Overalls

• Nothing

What does Curley's wife say in Chapter 5 that she had wanted to do for a profession?

• Become a ranch owner

• Become a stay at home mother

• Become a stay at home wife

• Become an actress

Who does Curley's wife accuse of sabotaging her from attaining her desired profession?

• Curley

• Slim

• Her mother

• Her best friend

Why did Curley's wife say she married Curley?

• For his soft hands

• For a fresh start

• For his money

• To get out of her mother's house

What does Curley's wife want Lennie to touch in Chapter 5?

• Her arm

• Her hands

• Her legs

• Her hair

What causes Lennie to panic around Curley's wife in Chapter 5?

• Slim walks in

• She screams

• George yells at him

• Curley knocks on the door

What does Lennie do when Curley's wife begins to scream and yell?

• He calls for George

• He cries

• He covers her mouth and nose

• He runs away

Where does Lennie decide to go after his confrontation with Curley's wife?

• To try to revive her

• To tell Curley

• To admit to the mistake

• To hide in the brush