Understanding 'Of Mice and Men'

What does Lenny do with the dead puppy when he first realizes it is dead?

• He leaves it in the open.

• He shows it to George.

• He hides it in the hay.

• He buries it outside.

Why is Curly's wife upset when Lenny tells her he can't talk to her?

• She is not allowed to talk to anyone.

• She feels lonely and wants company.

• She is afraid of Lenny.

• She wants to tell him a secret.

What does Curly's wife allow Lenny to do that leads to the tragic accident?

• Sing a song.

• Dance with her.

• Hold her hand.

• Pet her hair.

What is Candy's reaction upon discovering Curly's wife's body?

• He informs George immediately.

• He runs away.

• He hides the body.

• He confronts Lenny.

What does Lenny imagine while waiting by the river?

• Candy finding him.

• His Aunt Clara scolding him.

• George forgiving him.

• Curly's wife talking to him.

What does the rabbit in Lenny's imagination tell him?

• He will never tend rabbits.

• He will be forgiven.

• He should return to the barn.

• He should run away.

What does George do when he finds Lenny by the river?

• He comforts him.

• He scolds him.

• He shoots him.

• He runs away with him.

Why does George decide to shoot Lenny?

• To protect him from a worse fate.

• To punish him for his actions.

• To teach him a lesson.

• To save himself from trouble.

How do the other men react to George's actions?

• They arrest George.

• They accept the situation.

• They challenge George's story.

• They seek revenge.

What theme does the ending of the story suggest?

• The inevitability of fate.

• The power of friendship.

• The cruelty of the world.

• The importance of dreams.