Of Mice and Men Chapter 3

Which statement best describes Lennie after the incident with Curley?

• He is generally a gentle, slow-witted man who is unaware of his own strength.

• He is an angry, violent man who enjoys hurting others.

• He is afraid of everyone.

• He intentionally causes problems for himself and others.

Before George started watching out for Lennie, Lennie was cared for by…

• His mother

• His Aunt Clara

• His best friend, Andy

• His father

What kind of worker is Lennie?

• He is lazy and often doesn’t show up.

• He works hard but accomplishes very little.

• He is so fast and strong that others can barely keep up with him.

• He sleeps on the job.

Carlson shoots Candy’s old dog because…

• He is old.

• He is stiff with rheumatism and he has no teeth.

• His quality of life is no good anymore.

• All of the above

Which statement best describes Candy’s reaction to the death of his dog?

• He is glad to finally be rid of the dog.

• He is quiet and sad as he lies on his bunk staring at the ceiling and the wall.

• He can’t wait to get a new dog.

• He is happy about it.

What card game does George play?

• poker
• bridge
• solitaire
• rummy

How does Lennie think he’ll be punished?

• George won’t let him take care of the rabbits on their farm.

• George will turn Lennie in to the police.

• George will let Curley attack him again and maybe shoot him.

• George will abandon Lennie.

Who is older?

• George
• Lennie
• Neither.  They're the same age.

Which character wants to be included in George and Lennie’s dream of living in their own house and off the “fat of the land”?

• Slim

• Steven

• Candy

• Carlson

To whom does George confess about the events in Weed?

• Candy
• Slim
• Carlson
• No one