Exploring Chapter 3 of Of Mice and Men

What does George say about Lennie's ability to work?

• Lennie is lazy and unmotivated.

• Lennie is a hard worker but needs guidance.

• Lennie is smart and independent.

• Lennie refuses to take orders.

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Why did George and Lennie have to leave Weed?

• Lennie set a barn on fire.

• Lennie frightened a girl by holding onto her dress.

• Lennie attacked a man.

• Lennie stole money.

What does George do when he finds out Lennie brought the puppy into the bunkhouse?

• He praises Lennie for taking care of the puppy.

• He scolds Lennie and makes him return the puppy to its mother.

• He takes the puppy away and keeps it for himself.

• He ignores it and lets Lennie keep the puppy.

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What does Slim say about Lennie's nature?

• Lennie is lazy and untrustworthy.

• Lennie is mean and aggressive.

• Lennie is like a child and harmless.

• Lennie is cunning and deceitful.

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Why does Carlson want to shoot Candy's dog?

• The dog is too noisy.

• The dog is stealing food.

• The dog is old, suffering, and smells bad.

• The dog bit someone.

What does Candy offer to contribute to George and Lennie's dream of owning land?

• His knowledge of farming.

• His tools and equipment.

• His old dog.

• His savings and help with chores.

What does George say they could do if they owned their own land?

• Sell the land for profit.

• Work for other ranches.

• Travel the world.

• Live independently and enjoy their own produce.

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How does Curley react when he sees Lennie smiling?

• He becomes angry and attacks Lennie.

• He asks Lennie why he is smiling.

• He smiles back at Lennie.

• He ignores Lennie.

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What does Slim suggest Curley should say about his injured hand?

• He got it caught in a machine.

• He fell down.

• He hurt it while working.

• He was bitten by a dog.

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What does Lennie ask George after the fight with Curley?

• If Curley will seek revenge.

• If they should leave the ranch.

• If he can still tend the rabbits.

• If they will get fired.