Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1 Quiz (5th Period)

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 summarizes why Lennie has a dead mouse in his pocket?

• He likes to pet soft things because they are comforting to him.

• He likes to feel in control of something.

• It’s the only animal he could find.

• He is malicious and wants to anger George every chance he gets.

What does Lennie say to George after George becomes frustrated about Lennie wanting ketchup on his beans?

• Lennie says he'll leave George and go live up in the hills

• Lennie says he'll spend his ranch money contributing to food (and ketchup)

• Lennie doesn't say anything; he gives George the silent treatment

• Lennie refuses to eat the beans

Which best describes why George and Lennie are constantly on the move?

• Lennie keeps getting in trouble and losing every job he and George get.

• They are running away from their parents.

• They are too restless and become bored easily, so they keep looking for more challenging work.

• Lennie is trying to ditch George.

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Which statement best describes how Lennie is supposed to behave in front of the new boss at the ranch?

• Lennie is supposed to let George tell the boss all the details of why they left their last job.

• Lennie is supposed to impress the boss with his good nature.

• Lennie is supposed to intimidate the boss with his size.

• Lennie is supposed to keep silent and let George do all the talking.

THIS QUESTION HAS TWO ANSWERS THAT NEED TO BE CHECKED OFF. Why do Lennie and George feel they're different from other guys?

• George and Lennie actually have money saved up.

• George and Lennie actually love working on ranches.

• George and Lennie have a dream for their future.

• George and Lennie have each other.

Why is George's promise about the rabbits so important to Lennie?

• The promise is important because it means George trusts Lennie enough to take care of something by himself.

• The promise is important because it means Lennie will be able to raise them for stew meat.

• The promises is important because it means George will leave Lennie alone and let him do what he wants.

• The promise is important because it means they'll have fresh meat to sell for money.

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What does George tell Lennie he must do if he gets in trouble.

• George tells Lennie to get the sheriff and confess about what he's done.

• George tells Lennie to come back to where they're camping, hide in the brush, and wait for him.

• George tells Lennie to pretend like nothing's happened and go on about his business.

• George tells Lennie to hide in a barn until he comes to get him.

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