Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1 & 2 Review

While discussing Curley’s wife, Candy says, “Married two weeks and got the eye. Maybe that’s why Curley’s pants is full of ants”. This statement is what literary element?

• irony

• metahpor

• similie

• fore-shadowing

What is the dream that Lennie likes to hear from George to calm him down?

• the two friends will find a place to work and get along with others.

• the two friends find gold and get rich, never having to worry about money again.

• the two friends are going to get a small farm and live off of it

• the two friends own a zoo with all the animals they can pet.

Why did George and Lennie have to leave the last job they were at?

• Lennie grabbed a girl's dress and they were chased out

• there was no more work for them since the stock market crashed.

• George got into a fight with the boss because he didn't like Lennie.

• They couldn't make enough money, so like most people they had to travel for work.

Where does George tell Lennie to hide if he gets in trouble?

• The brush
• Under the bridge
• The bunkhouse
• In a cave

What does Lennie think of Curley's wife?

• She is "jail bait"

• She is a "rat trap"

• She is "purty"

• She is smart

What does Lennie ask George to get for him in scene 2?

• a new rabbit

• a new pair of pants for work

• ketchup for his beans

• one of slim's puppies

Who is most suspicious of George and Lennie's relationship?

• Candy

• Crooks

• Carlson

• The Boss

Which statement best describes George?

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

• A stooped man with a hunchback

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

• A heavy man with pale eyes and a large nose

Why is Crooks called Crooks?

• He is a criminal who tries to swindle people out of their money.

• He is known to hang around a bad crowd, although he's a nice guy.

• He has a crooked back after being kicked by a horse.

• He has been treated so poorly and lives in the crook of the stairs, near the stables.

Where are George and Lennie going in scene one?

• They have work tickets at a new ranch in Salinas.

• They are headed to a campout and are supposed to meet up with friends.

• They are leaving the countryside, working their way to New York City.

• They are heading to a boxing match.