Of Mice and Men Test Review

Who really stole Carlson's Luger?

• Lennie

• George

• Slim

• Candy

Where does the final chapter take place?

• It takes place in the bunkhouse.

• It takes place on the new farm.

• It takes place in Crook's shed.

• It takes place at their camping spot from the beginning of the story.

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.

If Lennie gets in trouble at the ranch, where does George tell him to hide until George can come for him?

• In the brush by the river

• At the local saloon

• Under the bed in the bunkhouse

• In the barn

Which answer best resembles the dream that Goerge and Lennie have for the future?

• To save up some money and travel the world.

• To own a little farm of their own and live off the land by themselves.

• To buy a house for their kind, old aunt back home.

• To start their own business and have a bunch of men who work for them.

What is a common theme found in Of Mice and Men?

• Being yourself

• Going against the crowd

• Appreciate nature

• Loneliness

"An' rabbits (...) An' I take care of 'em. Tell how I'd do that ..." Who said this?

• Candy

• George

• Crooks

• Lennie

Which statement best summarizes what George would like to do if he was alone and didn’t have to watch over Lennie?

• He would sleep-in rather than getting up for work every day.

• He would take his fifty bucks, visit a cathouse, drink whisky and shoot pool at the end of each month.

• He would get married to his high school sweetheart.

• He would travel around the world.

When Lennie does not respond, the boss assumes that George is:

• Taking care of Lennie

• Trying to cheat the boss out of money

• Trying to cheat Lennie out of his pay

• Lying about Lennie being his cousin

The boss is angry at Lennie and George for:

• Arriving late

• Not answering his questions

• Starting an argument

• Asking for a raise