OMAM Chapter 2 Review Quiz

1. What best describes the bunkhouse's atmosphere?

• 1. Warm and inviting

• 1. Cold and uninviting

• 1. Functional but not comfortable

• 1. Luxurious and spacious

1. Curley's personality can best be described as:

• Insecure and aggressive

• 1. Confident and peaceful

• 1. Shy and reserved

• 1. Friendly and welcoming

1. Curley's wife is portrayed as:

• 1. A) Modest and shy

• 1. B) Flamboyant and isolated

• 1. C) Aggressive and unfriendly

• 1. D) Professional and detached

1. Which of the following is a symbol of weakness in Chapter 2?

• Slim's leadership

• Candy's disability

• The boss's authority

• George's quick thinking

True or False: George is concerned that Lennie speaking to the boss might lead to trouble.

• True

• False

1. What makes Curley a potential danger to George and Lennie?

• 1. His friendly nature

• His small stature

• 1. His aggressive behaviour

• 1. His intelligence

1. George insists Lennie should stay away from Curley's wife because:

• 1. She is mean

• 1. She is dangerous, given Lennie's past

• 1. She is uninteresting

• 1. She is too busy

1. The boss's suspicion towards George and Lennie's relationship reveals that:

• 1. It was common for workers to travel in pairs

• 1. Workers typically looked out for each other

• 1. Close friendships among migrant workers were unusual

• 1. The boss enjoys meddling in personal affairs

1. How are women viewed in the context of the ranch?

• 1. As equals to men

• 1. With high respect

• 1. As lesser beings

• 1. As leaders

1. Slim’s observation about men traveling together suggests that:

• 1. Men prefer to work alone by choice

• 1. There is a universal fear of forming close bonds

• 1. Traveling in pairs is more efficient

• 1. Men are naturally social beings