Of Mice and Men Quiz

Which character in 'Of Mice and Men' is described as a giant with a mental disability?

• Lennie

• Slim

• Curley

• George Milton

What is the main theme of 'Of Mice and Men'?

• The American Dream and the impossibility of achieving it.

• The struggle for survival in a harsh environment.

• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

• The power dynamics between men and women in society.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the dream of owning a farm represent in the novel?

• Independence and self-sufficiency

• Wealth and prosperity

• Isolation and loneliness

• Failure and disappointment

What is the primary conflict in 'Of Mice and Men'?

• Racial discrimination and inequality

• Love and betrayal

• Struggle for survival and pursuit of the American Dream

• Political corruption and power struggle

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which literary device is used to hint at the tragic ending of the story?

• irony

• foreshadowing

• personification

• metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is George's best friend in the novel?

• Sarah

• Emily

• lennie

• John

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the title 'Of Mice and Men'?

• The title reflects the themes and characters in the novel.

• The title is a reference to a famous poem by Robert Burns.

• The title is a metaphor for the relationship between George and Lennie.

• The title refers to a popular saying in the 1930s.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the role of Curley's wife in the story?

• Curley's wife is portrayed as a supportive and loving wife.

• Curley's wife is the main antagonist of the story.

• Curley's wife serves as a symbol of loneliness and unfulfilled dreams.

• Curley's wife is a minor character with no significant role in the story.

What is the main conflict between George and Lennie?

• Lennie's mental disability and inability to control his own strength

• Lennie's lack of intelligence

• George's jealousy of Lennie's strength

• George's impatience with Lennie

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the ranch symbolize in the novel?

• A place of chaos and uncertainty

• A symbol of wealth and power

• A representation of isolation and loneliness

• A place of stability and belonging

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2