WorksheetsOf Mice and Men chapter 1 & 2
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 26mins
Why does Steinbeck use red as a colour the colour we associate with Curley's wife?
It is bright and bold, it stands out from its surroundings
It is associated with danger and warning signs
It is the colour of communism
It is Lennie's favourite colour
Which statement best describes George?
A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders
A stooped man with a hunchback
A small and quick man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features
A heavy man with pale eyes and a large nose
Which statement best describes Lennie?
A short, quick man with a bad temper
A small man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features
An intelligent man
A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders
Which statement best summarizes why Lennie has a dead mouse in his pocket?
He likes to pet soft things because they are comforting to him.
He loves the smell of a dead mouse.
It’s the only animal he could find.
He is malicious and wants to anger George every chance he gets.
Which statement best describes how Lennie is supposed to behave in front of the new boss at the ranch?
Lennie is supposed to tell the boss all the details of why they left their last job.
Lennie is supposed to impress the boss with his sense of humor.
Lennie is supposed to beat up the boss and take his wallet.
Lennie is supposed to keep silent and let George do all the talking.
If Lennie gets in trouble at the ranch, where does George tell him to hide until George can come for him?
In the brush by the river
At the local saloon
Under the bed in the bunkhouse
In the barn
Which answer best resembles the dream that George and Lennie have for the future?
To save up some money and travel the world.
To own a little farm of their own and live off the land by themselves.
To buy a house for their kind, old aunt back home.
To start their own business and have a bunch of men who work for them.
Which selection from the text most strongly supports the idea that George actually cares for Lennie no matter how upset he gets sometimes?
"You get a kick outta that, don’t you? Awright, I’ll tell you, and then we’ll eat our supper...."
"When I think of the swell time I could have without you, I go nuts. I never get no peace."
You remember settin’ in that gutter on Howard Street and watchin’ that blackboard?"
"Why’n’t you do it yourself? You know all of it."
What is most closely the meaning of the underlined phrase in the passage below (paragraphs 9-10)?
“O.K. Someday—we’re gonna get the jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs and—“
“An’ live off the fatta the lan’,” Lennie shouted.
To live without having to work
To provide their own food without much effort
To go on a diet
To live for a long time
4. What is most likely the author’s reason for including the following exchange (paragraphs 20-23)?
“Course you did. Well, look. Lennie—if you jus’ happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here an’ hide in the brush.”
“Hide in the brush,” said Lennie slowly.
“Hide in the brush till I come for you. Can you remember that?”
“Sure I can, George. Hide in the brush till you come.”
To show George is protective of Lennie.
To make clear that George is tired of Lennie
To make George seem like he’s overreacting
To demonstrate the differences between the two men
What Point of View is the story Of Mice and Men told?
1st Person Point of View
3rd Person Point of View
2nd Person Point of View
From Lennie's Point of View
Which of the following statements about George best supports the idea he is getting frustrated with Lennie?
"You can have a million rabbits Lennie."
"O.K. Someday - we’re gonna get the jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs"
"Whatever we ain’t got, that’s what you want. God a’mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy.
"Good boy! That’s fine, Lennie! Maybe you’re gettin’ better.
Which selection from the text most strongly supports the idea that George actually cares for Lennie no matter how upset he gets sometimes?
"You get a kick outta that, don’t you? Awright, I’ll tell you, and then we’ll eat our supper...."
"When I think of the swell time I could have without you, I go nuts. I never get no peace."
You remember settin’ in that gutter on Howard Street and watchin’ that blackboard?"
"Why’n’t you do it yourself? You know all of it."
What type of workers were George and Lennie?
cattle drivers
immigrants
city dwellers
migrant
What did the men not keep on the box shelves?
Photos of their family
Soap
Razors
Neckties
What does the old stooped man introduce himself as?
Candy
Carlson
Slim
He does not introduce himself
What does it say on the tin that George finds on the shelf?
Positively makes your dreams come true.
Positively kills lice, roaches and other scourges.
Positively kills mice, rabbits and other vermin.
Positively encourages lice, roaches and other scourges.
What is a bindle?
The belongings of a person wrapped together to carry
Sticks to light a fire
A candle made of old candles
A person's rubbish wrapped up to throw away
When George inspected his bed what did Lennie do?
He inspected his bed because it looked like it might not support his weight
He inspected his bed because he liked to copy George
He inspected his bed because he did not want to sleep with bugs
He inspected his bed because he was allergic to straw
What does the swamper think of Crooks the stable buck?
He likes him
He looks down on him
He despises him because he is black
He thinks that he should not have his own room
What does the boss wear on his feet?
Slippers
Sunday best shoes
High heeled boots and spurs
Working boots
Why is the boss suspicious of George's relationship with Lennie?
He thinks that Lennie is taking advantage of George
He thinks that they are lazy
He thinks that George is taking advantage of Lennie
He thinks that they are trying to take advantage of him
What is the name of the "skinner"?
Fat
Thin
Sveldt
Slim
Waht was Candy's dog when it was younger?
Guard dog
Guide dog
Bull Dog
Sheep dog
What does Candy say Curley has done in the past?
Wrestling
Mixed martial arts
Boxing
Kung Fu
Who does Curley like to pick on?
Big guys
Little guys
Guy Fawkes
Guy the Gorilla
What card game does George play?
Rummy
Solitaire
Poker
Blackjack
What does Curley's wife say you can't blame someone for?
...askin'
...seein'
...listenin''
...lookin'
Because of Slim’s characterization, George:
Lies to him as he lied to the boss
Tells him the truth about his relationship with Lennie
Decides that he and Lennie must leave the ranch immediately
Decides to disobey every order that Slim gives to him
Idiom: What does it mean to "get canned" or "get the can"?
bring a can of food
get fired
throw something away
recycle
What is a common theme found in Of Mice and Men?
Being yourself
Going against the crowd
Appreciate nature
Loneliness
What lie did George tell the boss about Lennie?
He's a great swimmer
He's seen all of the Christian Bale Batman's in one sitting
He was kicked by a horse
He's George's brother
He's an incredible Stable Buck
From context clues about Curley, what does the term "handy" mean?
Helpful around the ranch
Amazing penmanship
Jack of all trades
Great fighter in the ring
From context clues and our discussion, whats a synonym for the word "tart"?
Lucky
Handy
Flirty
Aggressive
Which character does George repeatedly remind Lennie to stay away from?
Slim
The Boss
Candy
Curley's Wife
Steinbeck uses foreshadowing to warn us about the dangers of which characters?
Slim
Curley
Curley's wife
Candy
What did we learn about Slim in the end of the chapter?
He's great at solitaire
He loves baseball
He doesn't like Candy
His dog had puppies
In what decade is the novel set?
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
It's clear that Lennie needs George, but why does George need Lennie?
For company
To protect him in fights
Lennie's physical strength gives them both a better chance to get jobs
He's a good cook
