Exploring Chapters 1-2 of Of Mice and Men

What era and location does the story begin in?

• California in the 1930s

• New York in the 1920s

• Texas in the 1940s

• Nevada in the 1950s

What kind of workers are George and Lenny?

• Carpenters

• Factory workers

• Migrant ranch workers

• Miners

What is the main dream of George and Lenny?

• To travel the world

• To find a treasure

• To own their own ranch and live off the land

• To become famous actors

What problem led George and Lenny to leave their last job?

• They arrived late too often

• They didn't get along with the boss

• They were caught stealing

• Lenny accidentally scared a woman

Why is Crooks treated poorly by others on the ranch?

• Because he doesn't work hard

• Because he is African-American

• Because of his physical disability

• Because he is new to the ranch

Who is the first person George and Lenny meet at the new ranch?

• Slim

• Candy, the swamper

• Curly

• The boss

What advice does George give Lenny about Curly's wife?

• To give her a gift

• To befriend her

• To stay away from her

• To ask her for a job

What does Curly's wife do that makes George wary?

• She threatens to get them fired

• She offers them money

• She flirts with Lenny

• She steals from them

What is George's main concern for Lenny at the new ranch?

• That Lenny will forget their dream

• That Lenny might get into trouble because of his strength

• That Lenny will not work hard enough

• That Lenny will get lost

What does Slim do that shows his authority among the workers?

• He is the only one with a horse

• He owns the ranch

• He is the head mule driver

• He gives orders to everyone