Of Mice and Men Ch. 1-2 Pop Quiz

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.

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

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

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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

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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.

What two lies does George tell the boss?

• Lennie is his cousin; Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse

• Lennie is his brother; Lennie is rich

• Lennie owns a ranch; Lennie is highly intelligent

• Lennie is a great worker; Lennie isn't very smart.

Which statement best describes Lennie?

• A short, quick man with a bad temper

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

• An intelligent man who is often dismissed because others don't "get" him.

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

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Which statement best summarizes why Lennie has a dead mouse in his pocket?

• He likes to pet soft things because they are comforting to him.

• He loves the smell of a dead mouse.

• It’s the only animal he could find.

• He is malicious and wants to anger George every chance he gets.

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Which best describes why George and Lennie are constantly on the move?

• Lennie keeps getting in trouble and losing every job he and George get.

• They are running away from their parents.

• They are too restless and become bored easily, so they keep looking for more challenging work.

• Lennie is trying to ditch George.

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When Curley’s wife shows up at the bunkhouse, what does Lennie do that angers George?

• He flirts with her even after he was told not to talk to her.

• He notices how pretty she is which worries George because it could lead to trouble

• He grabs her hair because he likes how long and curly it is.

• He touches her dress because he wants to feel the silk trim.