Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Quiz

Lennie was

• a huge man, very strong, not very smart

• small and quick

• short and squat

• fat and lazy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

George was

• a huge man, very strong, not very smart

• small and quick

• short and squat

• fat and lazy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was George's first complaint to Lennie?

• that Lennie ate too much

• that Lennie was lazy

• that Lennie drank too much water

• that Lennie couldn't read

What trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed?

• They got drunk and rowdy.

• They got fired.

• They lost all their money playing cards.

• They did something and men came after them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What was in Lennie's pocket?

• a dead mouse

• a can of beans

• a gun

• a rabbit

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does George say he could do if he were alone?

• go to a "cat house"

• drink whiskey all night

• play cards at a pool hall all night

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Lennie offers to go away and live in a cave. What is George's response?

• He punches Lennie.

• He tells Lennie that he doesn't want him to go.

• He helps him pack his gear.

• none of the above.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why are George and Lennie Different from the other "guys like (them) that work on ranches"?

• Each has the other to look out for him

• They are not drifters

• They like their work and want to do it forever

• They are actually wealthy

What are George and Lennie going to do some day?

• have a little piece of land

• have some animals and crops

• live off the fat of the land

• all of the above

What things does George want Lennie to remember?

• not to say anything to the boss

• to tell the boss what a good worker he is

• to return to the campsite if he gets in trouble

• A and C