WorksheetsReview: Of Mice and Men
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Who the story is about is called . . .
character
plot
theme
climax
The central (main) idea that is thread throughout the story is called . . .
climax
theme
resolution
setting
What are the main events that make up a story called?
setting
foreshadow
plot
climax
What is the place and time a story takes place called?
setting
resolution
theme
character
The solution of the conflict/problem occurs here
plot
character
setting
resolution
What is a hint that is given by the author of something that will happen in the future?
theme
plot
foreshadow
setting
What is the highest or most intense point in the story?
climax
setting
plot
resolution
Who is intellectually disabled,
tall, stoop-shouldered, physically strong, and likes soft things?
George Milton
Lennie Smalls
Curley
Slim
Who takes advantage of his power and authority? His hand gets crushed by Lennie; and has a glove of vaseline. He is the boss’s son and was a former boxer.
George
Candy
Crooks
Curley
“Prince of the Ranch.” Everyone respects him. Gives Lennie a puppy.
Carlson
Curley
Slim
George
Hair is in soft curls, red nails, red lipstick, high-heeled shoes with feathers, nasal voice, and is killed by Lennie.
Curley
Candy
Lennie
Curley's wife
Killed Candy’s dog; background character.
Carlson
Crooks
Candy
George
Has one hand; wants to live on the farm with George and Lennie. Is called the “old swamper”.
George
Lennie
Candy
Crooks
Smart and small; is a father figure to Lennie. Takes care of Lennie.
George
Slim
Carlson
Candy
Only black man. Isolated; crooked back because he was kicked by a horse.
Crooks
Candy
Slim
Carlson
“I ought to of shot that dog myself, George.
I shouldn’t ought to of let no stranger shoot
my dog.”
Carlson
Candy
Slim
“Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest
guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong
no place . . . With us it ain’t like that. We got a future.
We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn
about us.”
George
Lennie
Slim
Ain’t many guys travel around together,”
he mused. “I don’t know why. Maybe ever’body in the
whole damn world is scared of each other.”
George
Candy
Slim
“Why can’t I talk to you? I never get to talk
to nobody. I get awful lonely.”
Curley's Wife
Crooks
Lennie
Lennie is mentally strong and physically slow.
True
False
Carlson killed Candy’s dog because had bitten one of the horses.
True
False
If there is trouble, one of the characters will hide in the brush close to where they camped.
True
False
George lied and told the boss that he and Lennie were cousins.
True
False
What trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed?
they assisted in a robbery and some men came after them
they got fired from their jobs
they lost all of their money playing cards
they got in trouble with a woman and men ran them out of town
What is true about George’s complaints to Lennie?
That Lennie is drinking too much water.
That Lennie is carrying a dead animal in his pocket.
The complaints do not change the fact that George appreciates Lennie’s companionship.
All of the above are TRUE.
What trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed?
Some men came after George and Lennie for something Lennie had done.
Lennie touched a girl’s dress to feel the material.
When she tried to move, he got excited and confused and held on even tighter.
All of the above are TRUE about the trouble they had in Weed.
Why are George and Lennie different from the other “guys like us that work on ranches”?
They are different because they are wealthy and only work because they like it.
They are different because they work harder than everyone else.
They are different because each one has the other to look out for him.
What is NOT true about Lennie or George?
Lennie is an extremely strong man and a good worker.
Lennie is George's friend, who is not very smart.
George is physically stronger than Lennie, so Lennie obeys George because Lennie fears George.
George takes care of Lennie as they travel together.
What is NOT true about Curley?
He is the boss’s son.
He wears a work glove on his left hand.
He is a large, strong man and had boxed a little, even though he lost most of his bouts.
He doesn’t like people and bullies weak-minded men.
What is NOT true about Slim?
Slim is an old ranch hand and the men do not respect him.
Slim is reasonable and tries to understand George and Lennie.
Slim’s dog had a litter of puppies.
Who used to take care of Lennie before she died?
Aunt Candy
Aunt Karen
Aunt Kim
Aunt Clara
Crooks changed his mind after Curley’s wife left the barn. Which of the following is NOT a reason why he thought his dream of leaving the ranch would never come true?
He was a negro who had just been put in his place by a white woman.
Curley’s wife’s statements to him brought back the harsh reality of his life.
He realized that the dream could never come true for him.
He knew that he was too old to start a new life, especially since he was still needed on the ranch.
Curley’s wife is lonely on the ranch and is killed by Lennie accidentally.
True
False
Curley loaded two rifles and went hunting for Lennie alone.
True
False
Curley shot George. Then in rage, Lennie killed Curley.
True
False
"Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin' them two guys?" Carlson asks Curley after Lennie has died and George and Slim are sad. This indicates that . . .
Carlson and Curley do not understand why George is sad which is a symbol that the world is a cold and harsh place.
Carlson and Curley are wondering what they want to eat for dinner.
Which statement is NOT TRUE about why George killed Lennie?
George realized that the only way to protect Lennie from the devastating punishment which would be inflicted upon him was to kill him.
George gave up on Lennie because he was tired of having to deal with Lennie and the awful situations Lennie always put George into. He then decided to kill him.
What was George doing when he told Lennie, “Look across the river, Lennie, an’ I’ll tell you so you can almost see it”?
Calming Lennie before his death.
Putting Lennie in a “better place” mentally.
Letting Lennie die with a beautiful vision in his head.
ALL of the above are TRUE
Who is a symbol of people who are discriminated against because of their age?
Crooks
Candy
Carlson
George
Who is symbolic of “everyman”?
Curley
Lennie
Carlson
George
The ranch with rabbits that Lennie and George talk of owning symbolizes …
independence and comfort.
things that cannot be because they are out of reach.
a country where all men are equal.
The author uses George and Lennie’s dream to symbolize …
humanity’s stupidity
humanity’s hopes
life’s cruelty
What serves as a symbol of what happens to migrant workers when they live alone and can no longer do the work of the farm or ranch?
rabbits
Candy's dog
Crooks
The tragic hero of the novel is … (A tragic hero is a character who commits an action or makes a mistake that eventually leads to his or her external or internal defeat.)
Lennie
George
Slim
Candy
Which characters move the plot along and provide the symbolic significance of suspense and climax?
Curley and his wife
Carlson and Candy
Candy and Crooks
Slim and Curley’s wife
Which event BEST foreshadows the death of the pup and the death of Curley’s wife?
The killing of Candy’s old dog
The death of the mouse in the first chapter
Aunt Clara’s death
When Curley’s wife suggests that Lennie stroke her hair …
The reader knows she is doomed and will get hurt or die.
Curley’s wife is scared but enjoys the thrill of danger.
The reader knows it’s because Curley forbade her to talk to Lennie.
