Of Mice and Men Chapters 1-4

In the opening, who walks behind who?

• George walks behind Lennie

• George and Lennie walk side by side

• Lennie walks behind George

• A rabbit walks behind Lennie and George

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Why did Lennie want to feel the girl's dress in Weed?

• He liked the colour red

• He needed to dry his hands

• He thought she wanted him to

• He wanted to pet it like it was a mouse

What is Candy's job on the ranch?

• A kind of cleaner (swamper)

• Blacksmith

• Jerkline skinner

• The cook

Why does the boss wear 'high-heeled boots'?

• Because he was short

• To prove that he is not a labouring man

• He thought they were comfortable

• They were in fashion

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How does Steinbeck describe the boss?

• As a friendly man

• As a skinny man

• As an elegant man

• As a fat-legged man

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What colour are Curley's wife's shoes, lips and fingernails?

• Pink

• Red

• Burgundy

• Coral

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What adjective does Steinbeck use to describe Slim?

• Tall

• Charming

• Angry

• Slow

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According to Slim, how can he tell that Lennie 'ain't mean'?

• Candy told him

• He can see it in his eyes

• He can tell a mean guy a mile off

• Because he's big

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What are Carlson's reasons for wanting to kill Candy's dog?

• It bit him

• They need to make room for the pups

• Candy secretly wants him to

• It can't eat, see or walk without hurting

Why does Candy want a share in George and Lennie's dream land?

• He's angry at Carlson, so wants to leave

• He wants a change of scenery

• He fears that he will be fired as soon as he gets too old to clean on the ranch

• He wants rabbits of his own