Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

What does George find by his bed that makes him mad?

• A yellow can used to kill lice and other bugs

• Bread crumbs

• A dirty towel

• Candy's old, smelly dog

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Why was the boss mad that George and Lennie did not show up to work the night before?

• He wanted them to cook him dinner

• He wanted them to join their party in the bunkhouse

• He had to send out a grain team short two men

• He wasn't mad at all; he was pleasant.

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Why didn't George let Lennie speak when the boss asked him questions?

• He didn't want the boss to think Lennie was smarter than him.

• He didn't want Lennie to say or do something "dumb" and cost them their jobs.

• He didn't want the boss to like Lennie better than him.

• None of the above.

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What does the boss think when George speaks for Lennie?

• He thinks George is Lennie's brother

• He thinks George is stealing Lennie's stake

• He thinks George abuses Lennie

• He thinks George loves and cares for Lennie

What lie does George tell the boss?

• Lennie is his brother who got kicked in the head by a horse

• Lennie is his cousin who got kicked in the head by a horse

• Lennie is his brother who got dropped on his head as a baby.

• Lennie is his cousin who got dropped on his head as a baby.

Who is the boss's son?

• Candy

• Crooks

• Slim

• Curley

What is Curley insecure about?

• His hair color

• His wife

• His height

• His weight

What is George afraid will happen between Lennie and Curley?

• They will get into a physical fight

• They will become friends and ignore George

• Lennie will kill Curley

• Curley will kill Lennie

What is Curley's wife's name?

• Susan

• Mary

• Carly

• She has no name

What word do the men at the ranch use to describe Curley's wife?

• Beautiful

• Annoying

• Tart

• Intelligent