Of Mice and Men was written by _______________.

• John Steinway

• John Steinbeck

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What is the source material on which the book is based?

• an old poem called To A Mouse

• a Greek myth

• the Bible

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George and Lennie, the main characters, are migrant workers. They are _______.

• Chinese

• white

• black

• Mexican

"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray" means that---

• Men are better off than mice.

• Mice are better off than men.

• Both mice and men suffer at the hands of fate.

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When the two men get into the clearing, what does Lennie do that causes George to worry he might get sick?

• greedily gulps in a large lungfull of air
• chases a rabbit and falls
• eats a dead mouse
• drinks water from a swimming hole

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How does George feel about Lennie?

• he’s a crazy “bastard”
• he’s a lot of trouble
• annoyed
• all are true

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What does Lennie want on his beans?

• salt
• vinegar
• ketchup
• onions

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What do George and Lennie dream of possessing one day?

• a cat house
• a little farm
• living in a cave
• a luxury vehicle

Which statement best describes Lennie?

• A short, quick man with a bad temper

• A small man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features

• An intelligent man

• A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders

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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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