OMAM Ch. 1-3 Quiz Review

Who are the two main characters introduced in the first chapter of "Of Mice and Men"?

• George and Lennie

• Curley and Slim

• Candy and Carlson

• Crooks and Curley's wife

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary setting of the novel "Of Mice and Men"?

• A bustling city

• A ranch in California

• A small town in Texas

• A coastal village

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which character is described as having a mental disability but is physically strong?

• George

• Lennie

• Curley

• Slim

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the dream that George and Lennie share?

• To own a ranch and live off the land

• To travel the world

• To become famous actors

• To open a restaurant

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Steinbeck use the motif of loneliness in the novel?

• By showing the isolation of ranch workers

• By describing the vast, empty landscapes

• By focusing on the lack of communication between characters

• By highlighting the absence of family ties

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What event foreshadows the tragic ending of the novel?

• Lennie's fascination with soft things

• George's constant warnings to Lennie

• The shooting of Candy's helpless dog

• Curley's aggressive behavior

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the relationship between George and Lennie.

• They are distant relatives

• They are best friends with a brotherly bond

• They are employer and employee

• They are strangers who met by chance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the significance of the setting by the river in the first chapter?

• It represents a place of safety and dreams

• It is a symbol of danger and uncertainty

• It is a place of conflict and tension

• It represents the harshness of nature

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which character is known for being aggressive and confrontational?

• Slim

• Curley

• Candy

• Carlson

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does Lennie's obsession with petting soft things symbolize?

• His desire for power

• His need for comfort and security

• His lack of intelligence

• His fear of the unknown