9th Grade Semester Exam Alt

What is the name of the black stable-hand?

• Curly

• Crooks

• Carlson

• Conrad

What is the name of the boss on the ranch?

• Curly

• The Boss

• Whit

• George

Who is the old swamper with a missing hand?

• Candy

• Carlson

• Curly

• Whit

What is the name of the woman who causes trouble on the ranch?

• Curly's wife

• Susy

• Clara

• Mae

What piece of wisdom does Slim share with George about Lennie's dependency on him?

• "It ain't always easy takin' care of a big guy like Lennie."

• "I seen hunderds of men come by on the road an' on the ranches, with their bindles on their back an' that same damn thing in their heads. Hunderds of them."

• "I've never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy. I just like to know what your interest is."

• "A guy needs somebody—to be near him. A guy goes nuts if he ain't got nobody."

What is the significance of the mouse that Lennie keeps in his pocket?

• It symbolizes Lennie's desire for companionship and comfort.

• It foreshadows the tragic end of the story.

• It represents Lennie's fear of small creatures.

• It serves as a reminder of Lennie's innocence and simplicity.

What is the main reason George and Lennie travel together?

• They are cousins.

• They have a shared dream of owning a piece of land.

• They are running from the law.

• They were childhood friends.

What does Candy's dog symbolize in the story?

• The harsh reality of aging and the fate of those who outlive their usefulness.

• The loyalty and companionship between animals and humans.

• The dangers of the ranch life.

• The hope for a better future.

Why does Curly wear a glove full of Vaseline on one hand?

• To keep his hand soft for his wife.

• To protect an injury.

• To show off his wealth.

• To intimidate the other ranch workers.

What is George's last name?

• Milton

• Smith

• Jones

• Brown