Title: Of Mice And Men
1Of Mice And Men
2Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
- Lennie fought with the farmers son-in-law.
- Lennie and George were fired.
- Lennie was accused of rape.
- Lennie killed the farmers rabbits.
- C. Lennie was accused of rape.
3For what does Lennie ask that angers George?
- A puppy
- Rabbits
- Ketchup
- Beans
4According to George, why are he and Lennie
different from other migrant laborers?
- They dont have any responsibilities.
- They have a chance to fulfill their dream of
owning land. - They cannot move from job to job as easily
because of Lennies disability. - They are not lonely, for they have each other.
- D. They are not lonely, for they have each other.
5Which of the following does NOT foreshadow later
events in the novel?
- George scolds Lennie for getting them fired from
every job they had. - George talks about Aunt Clara.
- George tells Lennie where to hide if there is
trouble. - Lennie kills the mouse that he holds.
- B. George talks about Aunt Clara.
6Which of the following does NOT describe Lennie?
- Talkative
- Forgetful
- Slow-witted
- Innocent
7Which of the following is NOT significant about
Georges speech to Lennie?
- George has given the speech many times, showing
the tenacity with which they hold their dreams. - The speech demonstrates Lennies fixation in
simplistic pleasures - Georges dreams for the future contrast with
their current situation - The speech foreshadows George and Lennies future
together.
- D. The speech foreshadows George and Lennies
future together.
8Which of the following is NOT a possible reason
why the boss suspects George and Lennie.
- Lennie does not speak.
- Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.
- George shows concern for Lennie.
- George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they
are no longer in Weed.
- D. George gives an unsatisfactory answer why
they are no longer in Weed.
9Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
- Lennie laughs at Curley.
- The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.
- Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than
he. - Lennie ogles his wife.
- C. Curley is jealous of those who are bigger
than he.
10What is the significance of Georges explanation
that he and Lennie are cousins?
- He lies because Lennie believes that he is
Georges actual cousin. - This lie alerts the boss that George and Lennie
are trouble. - They are in an environment in which two men can
only behave kindly to one another if they have a
tangible family connection. - It explains why George cares for Lennie despite
his apparent dislike for him
- C. They are in an environment in which two men
can only behave kindly to one another if they
have a tangible family connection.
11What do the men think of Curleys wife?
- They think that she is a tart.
- They think that she married Curley for money.
- They suspect that she married because she is
pregnant. - They pity her for her marriage to Curley.
- A. They think that she is a tart.
12Which of the following does NOT describe Curleys
Wife when she first enters the bunk house?
- Seductive
- Confrontational
- Worried
- Angry
13Which of the following is NOT significant about
Georges story about the river?
- It shows that Lennie is an innocent who does not
know the consequences of his actions. - It shows that Lennie will obey George
unconditionally. - It shows that George is capable of cruelty toward
Lennie. - It shows that Lennie is capable of self-inflicted
violence.
- C. It shows that George is capable of cruelty
toward Lennie.
14Which of the following is NOT an explanation for
why Lennie and George travel together?
- George fears becoming violent if left to himself.
- Lennie needs constant supervision.
- George feels responsible for Lennie.
- Lennie is Georges only surviving relative.
- D. Lennie is Georges only surviving relative.
15Which of the ranch workers has a dog that
recently had a litter of pups?
- Crooks
- Slim
- Carlson
- Candy
16Which of these animals is NOT killed in the
course of the story?
- A mouse
- A puppy
- A rabbit
- An old dog.
17Which of the following does NOT describe Candy?
- Ill-tempered
- Passive
- Dependent
- Compliant
18Which of these comparisons between Candy and his
dog does NOT hold true?
- Candy and his dog are both outcasts.
- Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.
- Candy and his dog are both barely able to
function without others help. - Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when
useless.
- D. Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when
useless.
19Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
- Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his
dog. - Candy knows that his dog will only suffer if he
lives. - Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.
- Carlson offers Candy another dog.
- B. Candy knows that his dog will only suffer if
he lives.
20Where does George go at night without Lennie?
- To sleep with Curleys wife
- To a whorehouse
- To a strip joint
- To a pool hall
21Which of the following characters does NOT remain
at the farm at night?
- Lennie
- Crooks
- Slim
- Candy
22What does Lennie NOT do when Curley punches him?
- He does not fight back.
- He begins to weep.
- He attempts to strangle Curley.
- He crushes Curleys hand.
- C. He attempts to strangle Curley.
23Which of the following is NOT a dangerous woman
in the novel?
- Aunt Clara
- The Tart
- The woman from Weed
- Curleys wife
24What is the name of Curleys wife?
- She is never named.
- Colleen
- Clara
- Beatrice
25According to Crooks, what would happen to Lennie
without George?
- He would live like an animal.
- He would be unable to support himself.
- He would end up killing himself.
- He would be sent to an insane asylum.
- D. He would be sent to an insane asylum.
26According to Curleys wife, under what condition
do men speak to her?
- When she offers sexual favors.
- When she behaves like a proper wife.
- When Curley is around.
- When they are alone.
27Why does George prefer whores to other women?
- He actually prefers decent women to whores.
- He likes the added risks of seeing prostitutes.
- He does not have to commit to a prostitute.
- He knows what a prostitute expects.
- D. He knows what a prostitute expects.
28What is the threat that Curleys wife makes in
Crooks cabin?
- She threatens to have Crooks lynched.
- She threatens to accuse Lennie of rape.
- She threatens to have the men fired.
- She threatens to send Curley after them.
- A. She threatens to have Crooks lynched.
29What does Lennie hallucinate about?
- George
- Aunt Clara
- A giant rabbit
- Aunt Clara and a rabbit
- D. Aunt Clara and a rabbit
30Curleys wife says that she could have been what?
- A rich woman
- A happy wife
- A movie star
- A famous singer
31Who of the following understandsLennie?
- Curley
- Slim
- Carlson
- Candy
32Who is a swamper?
- Lennie
- Crooks
- Carlson
- Candy
33What is the name of the town from which George
and Lennie are fleeing when the novel opens?
- Weed
- Soledad
- Salinas
- The town is never named.
34What excited Lennie most about his dream life
with George?
- He will learn to farm.
- He will get to tend rabbits.
- They will both find purty girls and settle
down. - He will strike it rich panning for gold.
- B. He will get to tend rabbits.
35Why is Candy unable to imagine getting rid of his
old dog?
- The dog is a fine watchdog.
- He makes too much money breeding the animal.
- He promised his wife on her deathbed that he
would care for it. - He has had the dog since it was a puppy.
- D. He has had the dog since it was a puppy.
36Why does Curley wear a Vaseline-filled glove on
one hand?
- He wants to keep his hand soft for his wife.
- His hand was mangled in a piece of farm
equipment. - He is soothing an old boxing injury.
- He is incredibly vain.
- A. He wants to keep his hand soft for his wife.
37Why does Carlson insist on shooting Candys dog?
- The dog has attacked several people.
- Carlson is mean-spirited and drunk.
- Carlson believes the dog is too old and decrepit
to be of any use. - Carlson hates dogs.
- C. Carlson believes the dog is too old and
decrepit to be of any use.
38Whit enters the bunkhouse with a magazine
featuring a man he used to work with. Why is the
man in the magazine?
- He wrote a letter to the editor, praising the
publication. - He was an undercover journalist, who wrote a
piece exposing the difficult working conditions
of migrant farmers. - He is a fugitive, the subject of a nationwide
manhunt. - He recently bought a farm much like the one
George and Lennie hope to own.
- A. He wrote a letter to the editor, praising the
publication.
39What is Old Suzys place?
- A restaurant
- A saloon
- Georges mothers home
- A flophouse
40Who discovers that Curleys wife is dead?
- George
- Curley
- Candy
- Carlson
41What does Curley wear to set himself apart from
the other men?
- A denim-jacket
- High-heeled boots
- A bull whip
- Gloves