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WorksheetsChapter 1-3 Review Of Mice and Men
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is the setting at the beginning of the story?
a creekside in the hills of Northern California
at a lake in the valley of Southern California
on the train tracks in Oklahoma
a creekside in the hills of Arizona
What’s the name of the town where George and Lennie last worked?
Weirton
Weed
Watson
Waybrook
What was the boss’ Christmas gift to the men?
Barrel of Monkeys
Gallon of Whiskey
Christmas ties
Case of beer
Who is Crooks?
The bus driver who dropped George and Lennie off 4 miles away from the ranch
The skilled mule driver who is referred to as the prince of the ranch
The boss of the ranch who doesn't like most of the ranch men.
The African-American stablebuck who isn’t allowed to live in the bunkhouse with the rest of the men
Why is Curley, the boss' son, automatically jealous of Lennie?
He is jealous of Lennie's relationship with George
He is jealous that Lennie traveled far to get to the ranch
He is jealous of Lennie’s size and power
He is jealous that Lennie is better looking
What happened to Lulu in chapter 2?
Lulu, Curley's maid, gave 9 puppies to Lennie in hopes he would take better care of them than Curley.
Lulu, Slim’s dog, birthed nine puppies, but she wasn’t able to nurse all of them so Slim took the four weakest pups and drowned them
Lulu, Lennie's aunt, decided to give Lennie puppies instead of rubber mice to keep him entertained.
Lulu, Slim's cat, birthed nine kittens, but she wasn't able to nurse all of them so Slim took the three weakest kittens and drowned them
What is wrong with Candy's dog?
Candy's dog hates Lennie, barking at him every time Lennie walks into the bunkhouse.
Candy's dog is so young that he barks all night, keeping the workers up.
Candy's dog only has three legs, making it very difficult to walk around the ranch.
Candy’s dog is very old, smells bad, and is early blind.
What is Susy's Place (chapter 3)?
Susy's Place is a shopping center where the "upper class" people in the Salinas Valley go to get their groceries and clothing. None of the ranch hands can afford to go here.
Susy's Place is a run down restaurant near Curley's ranch. The men often go to Susy's Place after their long days working on the farm.
Susy’s Place is a whorehouse. These men are not the kind of men that nice girls date and marry, due to their nomadic and rough lifestyles, so they often go to "whorehouses".
Susy's Place is a "Speak Easy" where the ranch workers go to illegally drink and smoke after their long days of work on the farm.
How much money does Candy have?
$350
$300
$30
$3000
Why does Curley attack Lennie?
Curley thinks that Lennie is laughing at him, when, in fact, Lennie is simply chuckling to himself with glee thinking about the dream farm.
Lennie attacks Curley first because Curley makes crude remarks about George's dream to own land one day.
Curley hates that Lennie is bigger and stronger than him. He lets his jealousy take over him.
Lennie makes a pass at Curley's wife when she enters the bunkhouse.
What does Lennie do to Curley near the end of chapter 3?
Lennie trips Curley, causing Curley to fall and smack his head on the table.
Lennie punches Curley in the face, causing blood to gush everywhere.
Lennie crushes Curley's hand, nearly breaking every bone.
Lennie pushes Curley to the ground and steps on his hand, breaking all his fingers.
What does the underlined word mean: George stared morosely at the water.
with happiness
with gloom
with deep concentration
with sudden sadness
What does the underlined word mean: But Lennie made an elaborate pantomime of innocence.
Communication by jumping up into the air
Communication by means of gesture and facial expression
piece of tapestry made out of wool to be hung on the wall
oil painting that was done using brushes made of horse hair
What does the underlined word mean: She was suddenly apprehensive.
concerned
anxious or fearful
overly joyful
extremely sad
Who is the author of Of Mice and Men?
Kelly Watt
TJ Watt
John Steinbeck
Harper Lee
Who are the main characters?
Lennie and Crooks
Lennie and Curley
George and Lennie
George and Slim
Which images produce the setting's mood?
"Lenny!" he said sharply. "Lennie, for God's sakes don't drink so much!" (P. 3)
George stared morosely at the water. The rims of his eyes were red with the glare. (P. 4)
Evening of a hot day started the little wind to moving among the leaves. The shade climbed up the hills toward the top. (P. 2)
Gerorge lay back on the sand and crossed his hands under his head, and Lennie imitated him... (P 6)
Why did George and Lennie have to leave the town of Weed?
George shot a man.
Lennie touched a woman's dress.
Lennie attacked the town sheriff.
George cheated during a poker game.
What is George and Lennie's dream?
George and Lennie's dream is to one day own a house in New York City.
George and Lennie's dream is to one day own horses and ride out west.
George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own business and make a good living.
George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own farm, with a house, a garden, cattle, hogs, and chickens.
What does George take away from Lennie and why?
George takes away Lennie's rabbit because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.
George takes away Lennie's puppy because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.
George takes away Lennie's mouse because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.
George takes away Lennie's cat because he killed it and it's unhealthy to hold onto.
