Of Mice and Men Ch. 1

What does Lennie look forward to doing when he and George realize their dream?

• Drinking thick milk

• Tending the rabbits

• Riding the tractor

• Visiting the cat house

Why does George instruct Lennie not to speak when they arrive at the ranch?

• He's afraid if Lennie speaks they won't get the job.

• Lennie's family is not friends with the rancher.

• Lennie only ever talks about beans and ketchup.

• The rancher has a "no talking" policy when meeting new employees.

Why did George and Lennie have to leave their last job?

• The work ran out.

• They raised their stake and no longer need the job.

• The rancher died.

• Lennie got in trouble there.

What dream do George and Lennie share?

• They dream of living in a cat house forever.

• They dream of owning a zoo of mice.

• They dream of owning their own land.

• They dream of becoming riverboat captains.

What season occurs at the opening of the novel?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

Why does George feel ashamed about wanting to live his dream life without Lennie?

• He knows Lennie would be lost without him.

• Aunt Clara wants Lennie to go live with her again, but Lennie refuses.

• George knows Lennie won't be allowed in cat houses.

• Lennie is his baby brother.

Why does George remind Lennie of where to go in case he gets in trouble again?

• Lennie has a different plan.

• George is trying to keep Lennie safe.

• Lennie likes to run away to cat houses.

• George likes to feel like the boss of Lennie.

George can be described as

• Weak

• Lazy

• Affectionate

• Dominant

What is Lennie obsessed with?

• Beans with ketchup

• Mice

• Soft things

• Rabbits

Lennie can be described as

• intelligent

• child-like

• a leader

• malicious