Of Mice and Men (Chapters 1 - 3)

What are the names of the two main characters in Of Mice and Men?

• Slim and the boss

• Crooks and Lennie

• George and Lennie

• Greg and Bob

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which three adjectives describe Lennie best?

• Strong, hard working, dreamer

• Weak, shy, helpless

• Kind, romantic, generous

• Rude, aggressive, hot headed

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which answer is NOT part of George and Lennie's ultimate dream?

• To buy their own property

• To be self-sufficient

• To get married and have children

• To have rabbits

Why does Curley pick a fight with Lennie?

• Curley likes to pick on big guys like Lennie.

• Lennie killed the mouse.

• Lennie didn't buck enough grain in the field.

• Lennie was talking to Curley's wife.

What does Lennie think of Curley's wife?

• Lennie thinks Curley's wife is disgusting.

• Lennie thinks Curley's wife is pretty.

• Lennie wants to set Curley's wife up with George.

• Lennie hasn't met Curley's wife yet.

Why do George and Lennie want to leave the ranch already?

• George and Lennie sense that Curley and Curley's wife will cause them trouble.

• George and Lennie don't like the food served at the ranch.

• George and Lennie found lice and roaches in their beds.

• George and Lennie are picked on by the other men at the ranch.

What does foreshadow mean?

• The events that take place throughout the story.

• The lesson learned after reading the story.

• A warning or indication of a future event

• It's really dark outside.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What animal does Lennie play with in the barn?

• Puppies

• Horses

• Mice

• Cats

Why did Lennie kill the mouse that was in his pocket in chapter one?

• Lennie didn't like the mouse, so he killed it.

• The mouse crawled into his pocket and scared Lennie.

• Lennie didn't try to kill the mouse, he was just petting it.

• George doesn't like mice, so Lennie saved him from the mouse.

Which character plans to join George and Lennie when they are able to buy their own property?

• Candy

• Carlson

• Slim

• Curley's wife