Of Mice and Men, Chapters 1-2

Lennie lumbered through the forest on his big and heavy legs. The word lumbered most closely means:

• Moved clumsily

• Moved gracefully

• Dragged

• Tripped

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What does George’s story about he and Lennie working and one day buying their own land suggest about George?

• He has lost all hope for the future.

• He still believes in the American dream.

• He knows how to keep Lennie from acting up.

• He needs to stop bringing Lennie along with him.

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What job is Lennie most excited about on George’s storied ranch they will one day own?

• Milking the cows.

• Harvesting the vegetables.

• Tending the rabbits.

• Cooking his own meals.

Who is the boss’ son?

• Candy

• Curley

• Crooke

• Slim

Why did Aunt Clara stop giving mice to Lennie?

• He kept losing them.

• He kept feeding them to cats.

• He kept killing them by petting them too hard.

• He kept eating them when he was hungry.

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Which statement is most likely true about Lennie?

• He doesn’t know his own strength.

• He’s smarter than he looks.

• He’s allergic to dogs.

• He doesn’t trust George.

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Where does George instruct Lennie to go and hide if any trouble arises?

• Aunt Clara’s

• Weed

• The bunkhouse

• The brush by the river

What does the old man mean when he says that Curley’s wife has given other men the eye?

• She doesn’t like them.

• She’s trying to get money out of them.

• She’s flirting with them.

• She’s watching them to see if they mess up around her.

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Who is Candy?

• The old swamper with the dog.

• Curley’s brother.

• The Boss.

• Slim’s brother.

What is Lennie’s reaction to hearing about Slim’s puppies?

• He really wants one.

• He doesn’t understand how Slim’s dog had puppies.

• He thinks Slim should drown them all.

• He isn’t interested in a dog.

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