Of Mice and Men Chapters 1-2

Where are George and Lennie headed?

• To visit family

• A farm in Oregon

• A ranch in California

• Their home in California

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket?

• He accidentally killed it and wants to give it a proper burial

• He is starving and is planning on eating it for dinner

• He likes to feel its soft fur

• He wants to use it to lure in something for dinner

What kind of trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed?

• George attacked a woman

• Lennie scared a woman when he grabbed onto her dress

• They stole money from a ranch owner

• Lennie broke an important piece of farm equipment

What are the TWO things George wants Lennie to remember?

• Not to say a word to the boss when they meet him

• Not to put the mouse back in his pocket

• To leave a trail for the rabbits to find

• To hide in the bushes by the pool if something bad happens

What do George and Lennie plan to do one day?

• Travel to New York City

• Get a car of their own

• Find wives and get married

• Have their own property

What is the boss worried George is trying to do?

• Cause trouble on his ranch

• Take over as the lead skinner

• Steal money from the boss

• Steal money from Lennie

Who is Curley? Check all that apply.

• A little guy

• The head skinner

• The boss's son

• A boxer

After meeting Curley and his wife, how does Lennie feel about the new place?

• He thinks it's a bad place

• He thinks it's going to be a great place to work

• He is worried that Curley wont let him have dinner

• He believes he will be friends with Curley and his wife

What does Slim have that Lennie wants?

• Mice

• A horse

• Rabbits

• Puppies

What does George say his life would be like without Lennie?

• He'd be lonely and have no one to share his dreams with.

• He'd have a girlfriend and no worries and his life would be much easier.

• He'd give up ranching and become a sheriff.

• He'd move back to Weeds and buy a small house.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3