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WorksheetsOf Mice and Men Act II (Chapters 3-4)
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins
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 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 of the following is not an argument the men make in regards to Candy's dog?
He stinks.
It costs too much to feed a dog while people are starving.
He is so old and ill that he has a miserable life.
It can be done quickly so the dog doesn't feel pain.
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
Page 125-126. Read the following excerpt (click picture) and then respond to the question below.
What do the rabbits symbolize in this passage?
the elusive nature of the American Dream
the finality of death
the devastating impact of racism
the human need for comfort and compassion
Which of the following most accurately describes George and Lennie’s American
Dream?
George and Lennie dream of finding wives and settling down together to
raise their families in a picturesque location.
George and Lennie dream about getting rich and are constantly scheming
and plotting new ways of making millions of dollars.
George and Lennie dream of finding jobs on a profitable ranch filled with compassionate people who would treat Lennie kindly despite is differences.
George and Lennie dream about owning a small piece of land on which they can live, farm, and have a safe and contented existence.
What does the shooting of Candy’s dog most reveal about Carlson and the other men on the ranch?
They are compassionate and look out for those who are less fortunate.
They see weakness as a threat and something that needs to be removed.
They are all selfish and looking out only for themselves.
They believe that animals should be on the ranch not in the house.
Why do George and Lennie feel so lucky to have one another?
Because the life of most ranch hands is a lonely one.
Neither has any family that is still alive.
Protection in numbers.
They can combine their money to buy nicer things.
What is the reason that Steinbeck doesn't give Curly's wife a name?
It is not important to the story
She doesn't have a name
The other characters don't know her name
Women are inferior to men and they are considered property of men
When Crooks asks Lennie why he is in the barn at night, Lennie states, “I come to see my pup”. Yet he stays in Crooks’ doorway, even after Crooks says he is not welcome and tells him to go back to the bunk-house. The most likely reason Lennie doesn’t leave is that…
Lennie is hiding from Curley.
Candy made Lennie angry by threatening to harm the rabbits.
George is in town with the men, and Lennie is lonely.
Crooks asked Lennie to help him treat a mule.
Which answer most accurately describes how Curley’s wife found out that Lennie broke Curley’s hand?
Crooks accidentally lets the information slip.
Candy tells her if she doesn’t watch out, Lennie will break her hand too.
Lennie answers her question honestly.
She sees the bruises on Lennie’s face and puts it together.
What can you infer about the following quote: "Come on in, if everybody's coming' in, you might just as well." It was difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure with anger...
The audience can infer that Crooks does not like company
The audience can infer that Crooks has visitors frequently
The audience can infer that Crooks his secretly happy to have visitors
The audience can infer that Crook is angry with Lennie and Candy
Why is George upset at Candy?
Because Candy allowed Lennie in Crooks' room
Because Candy told Crooks about the plan
Because Candy allowed Lennie to speak to Curley's wife
Because Candy didn't go with the men into town
Which of the following does NOT develop the theme of the painful effects of loneliness throughout the book?
George keeps Lennie around even though he causes him grief and is a lot of work.
Curley is constantly looking to fight all the men at the ranch.
Crooks tells Lennie George isn't coming back, to prove a point on how he feels living at the ranch.
Curley's wife is constantly trying to corner and talk to the men at the ranch, but keeps being dismissed by everyone.
