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WorksheetsOf Mice and Men: Chapter 3 Practice Quiz
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 45mins
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.
Before George started watching out for Lennie, Lennie was cared for by…
His mother
His Aunt Clara
His best friend, Andy
His father
Which best describes why Lennie brings the newborn pup into the bunkhouse?
He wants to pet the puppy.
He is trying to harm the puppy.
He wants to run away with the puppy.
He likes to disobey everything George tells him to do.
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.
Which best describes the relationship between Curley and his wife?
He loves her.
He wants to divorce her.
He hopes she’s unfaithful to him so he can beat somebody up.
He doesn’t seem to trust her; he is always searching for her on the ranch to see what she is up to.
When Curley and Lennie fight, what does Lennie do to Curley?
He slaps him.
He punches Curley in the mouth and knocks out his front teeth.
He crushes Curley’s hand with his own bare hand.
He faints.
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
Andy Cushman
Candy
Carlson
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.
Finish the quote from Candy: "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no ________ shoot my dog."
friend
enemy
stranger
man
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.
Before George started watching out for Lennie, Lennie was cared for by…
His mother
His Aunt Clara
His best friend, Andy
His father
Which best describes why Lennie brings the newborn pup into the bunkhouse?
He wants to pet the puppy.
He is trying to harm the puppy.
He wants to run away with the puppy.
He likes to disobey everything George tells him to do.
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.
Which best describes the relationship between Curley and his wife?
He loves her.
He wants to divorce her.
He hopes she’s unfaithful to him so he can beat somebody up.
He doesn’t seem to trust her; he is always searching for her on the ranch to see what she is up to.
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.
Finish the quote from Candy: "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no ________ shoot my dog."
friend
enemy
stranger
man
Why did George stop playing tricks on Lennie years ago?
Because he nearly made Lennie drown once and felt ashamed
Because Lennie crushed his hand and told him never to do it again
Because Aunt Clara died from grief seeing how George mistreated Lennie
Because he played so many tricks on him it finally became boring
Why does Candy want to give George and Lennie his life savings?
Because he wants to join in them in buying their dream farm
Because George and Lennie con him into offering it up
Because he is old and wants to pass on his money to someone young and kind
Because Slim says it’s a good idea and everyone takes Slim’s advice
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.
Why did George stop playing tricks on Lennie years ago?
Because he nearly made Lennie drown once and felt ashamed
Because Lennie crushed his hand and told him never to do it again
Because Aunt Clara died from grief seeing how George mistreated Lennie
Because he played so many tricks on him it finally became boring
What happens to Candy’s old dog?
Carlson and Slim convince him to let Carlson shoot it.
Lennie accidentally crushes it.
Curley suspects Candy is sleeping with his wife and shoots the dog.
Candy's dog decided to R U N N O F T
Why does Candy want to give George and Lennie his life savings?
Because he wants to join in them in buying their dream farm
Because George and Lennie con him into offering it up
Because he is old and wants to pass on his money to someone young and kind
Because Slim says it’s a good idea and everyone takes Slim’s advice
What happens to Curley’s hand after he beats up Lennie?
Lennie grabs his hand and crushes it.
He breaks it in a boxing match the next day.
He accidentally crushes it in a machine.
It hurts and gets swollen from hitting Lennie with it.
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derision
solemnly
gnawing
reprehensible
adv.; in an amusing and ironic way
stride
gnawing
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verb; to seize and punish someone believed to have committed a crime.
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lynch
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verb; in a state of fascination or wonder
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noun; a long step
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verb; putting or keeping someone or something out of sight; hiding
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adv.; in a humorless or formal manner
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solemnly
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reprehensible
adj.; highly unacceptable; deserving criticism
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solemnly
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verb; thought carefully about someone or something; judged
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noun; mocking scorn; ridicule
derision
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adj.; caused somebody to be confused or puzzled
derision
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verb; cringing or moving backward defensively in fear
regarded
concealing
cowering
entranced
Why is Lennie spending so much time in the barn?
He’s becoming friends with the stable buck
He loves horses
His new puppy is living there with its mother
It’s quieter there
Where does Whit tell George the men like to go sometimes?
The rodeo
Susy's place
A steak restaurant
The carnival
What did George once do to impress a bunch of men that he later regrets?
Gave them gifts before they stabbed him in the back.
Burned down a barn owned by his employer.
Ran from them during a fight.
Told Lennie to jump in the river.
Who does George confide in about what happened in Weed?
Candy
The boss
Curley's Wife
Slim
What were the men in Weed going to do to Lennie?
Arrest him
Lynch him
Drown him
Forgive him
What is Lennie doing when he comes into the bunkhouse in Chapter 3?
Playing solitaire
Napping
Hiding the puppy
Holding a woman
Who kills Candy's dog?
Slim
Curley
Candy
Carlson
Which character is referred to as 'jail bait all set on the trigger'?
Anna
Clara
Susy
Curley's Wife
How long does George think that it will take him to raise the money for his and Lennie's place?
Another month
A year
Too long
Six months
What two characters fight at the end of Chapter 3?
Slim and Lennie
Curley and Lennie
Slim and George
Curley and George
When did Lennie start traveling with George?
When he was very young
At the start of the Great Depression
After George's parents died
After Lennie's Aunt Clara died
Why does George agree to let Candy come with them to their dream farm?
George feels bad for him
George knows he can't take care of Lennie by himself
Candy has money and will help pay
George likes Candy's company
