Of Mice and Men - Ch. 1 Reading Quiz

Who is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'?

• John Steinbeck
• J. K. Rowling
• Jane Austen
• J. R. R. Tolkien

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The story took place during

• The Renaissance
• The Great Depression
• The Great Awakening
• The Recession

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Where is the novel set?

• Soledad
• Weed
• New York
• Chicago

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Who are the two characters in the story

• Tom and Jerry
• Lennie and George
• Abbott and Costello
• Mark and Raymond

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Who was the leader of the duo?

• Lennie
• Sybil
• Martin
• George

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What are the similarities between George and Lenny?

• George and Lennie are both smart, hard working men.

• George and Lennie are dressed the same and both men share a dream for their future.

• George has the mind of a child and Lennie acts like his father.

• George and Lennie both like to touch soft things.

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What are the differences between Lennie and George?

• Lennie is strong but has the mind of a child; George's size is regular and he acts like Lennie's parent.

• They wear different clothing and only George dreams about having a farm in the future.

• George hates mice and rabbits and Lennie loves them both.

• George is constantly getting in trouble and Lennie always has to bail him out.

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Lennie needed someone to help him because

• He had a broken leg.
• He was weak.
• He had a mental disability.
• None of these

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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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Why did George and Lennie have to leave the town of Weed?

• George shot a man.

• Lennie touched a woman's dress.

• Lennie attacked the town sheriff.

• George cheated during a poker game.

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