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Of Mice and Men Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who kills Candy's dog?
a)
Lennie
b)
George
c)
Slim
d)
Carlson
2.
Who joins in with George and Lennie to make their dream more a reality?
a)
Curly
b)
The Boss
c)
Slim
d)
Candy
3.
Which character is known for their sense of loneliness and isolation on the ranch?
a)
Crooks
b)
Candy
c)
Slim
d)
Carlson
4.
What is the primary reason George and Lennie leave their previous job in Weed?
a)
They were caught stealing from the boss
b)
Lennie was accused of assaulting a woman
c)
They had a disagreement with their coworkers
d)
They were fired for poor performance
5.
Who wrote "Of Mice and Men"?
a)
John Steinbeck
b)
Jane Austen
c)
William Shakespeare
d)
Robert Burns
6.
This scene where Candy allows for Carlson to euthanize his dog is an example of
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Repetition
c)
Symbolism
d)
Tone
7.
What tone would you assign for when Candy finally relinquishes his dog to Carlson?
a)
Gloomy
b)
Pitiful
c)
Ecstatic
d)
Defeated
8.
Based off of this passage what can we infer about Slim's character? (check all that apply)
a)
His opinion is well respected
b)
He is in charge even outside of work
c)
He hates dogs
d)
He doesn't like Candy
e)
None of these apply
9.
Cesspool
a)
A topical cream for the skin that helps with pain or
b)
A bag, sack, or carrying device.
c)
Twenty-Five cents.
d)
The equivalent of ticks or lice.
e)
A well or pit filled with drainage or sewage.
10.
Bindle
a)
A topical cream for the skin that helps with pain or
b)
A bag, sack, or carrying device.
c)
Twenty-Five cents.
d)
The equivalent of ticks or lice.
e)
A well or pit filled with drainage or sewage.
11.

What does Lennie keep in his pocket?

a)

His work ticket

b)

Picture of Aunt Clara

c)

A dead mouse

d)

A pocket knife

12.

Why did George and Lennie have to leave Weed?

a)

George and Lennie robbed a bank

b)

Lennie ripped the girl's dress

c)

Aunt Clara made them leave.

d)

Lennie killed someone

13.

"Slowly, like a terrier who doesn't want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again." This quote is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Foreshadowing

14.

When Lennie promises he will not talk when they meet the boss but later does is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Foreshadowing

15.

What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets into trouble?

a)

Hide in the brush

b)

Go to Aunt Clara

c)

Live in a cave

d)

Find the boss

16.

How does the boss feel about George and Lennie when he first meets them?

a)

Proud and confident

b)

Annoyed and doesn't trust them

c)

Frustrated and tired

d)

Excited and nervous

17.

Who is the stable buck?

a)

Crooks

b)

Curley

c)

Curley's wife

d)

Slim

18.

Symbolism is when something that has meaning in itself also stands for something else. Who does Candy's dog symbolize?

a)

George

b)

Candy

c)

Whit

d)

Slim

19.

Who does Candy think should have shot his dog?

a)

Whit

b)

Candy

c)

Slim

d)

George

20.

What happens when Curley attacks Lennie?

a)

Curley breaks Lennie's arm

b)

Carlson shoots Curley

c)

Lennie breaks Curley's hand

d)

George punches Curley in the face