Exploring Themes of Friendship and Loss in Of Mice and Men

What did George and Lenny receive at Murray and Ready's?

• Instructions

• Bus tickets

• Work cards

• Money

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Why does George not trust Lenny with the work card?

• Lenny tends to lose things.

• Lenny requested George to keep it.

• Lenny gave it away last time.

• George likes to keep everything.

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What was Lenny's reaction to George taking the mouse away?

• He laughed.

• He was happy.

• He was upset.

• He didn't care.

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Why did Lenny have a dead mouse?

• He found it dead.

• It was a gift.

• He was studying it.

• He liked to pet it.

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Who used to give Lenny mice?

• His Aunt Clara

• His mother

• George

• A neighbor

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What problem did Lenny have with the mice given to him?

• He forgot about them.

• He lost them.

• He was allergic.

• He petted them too hard.

What does George suggest as a better pet for Lenny?

• A cat

• A bird

• A puppy

• Another mouse

Why does George prefer a puppy for Lenny over mice?

• Puppies are easier to find.

• Lenny can pet it harder without harm.

• Puppies are less noisy.

• George dislikes mice.