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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Candy, why was the boss mad and George and Lennie?a. Because Lennie got into an argument with Curlya. Because the boss found out the truth about their experience in Weeda. Because they lost their work cardsa. Because they were not there to go to work in the morning
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho is impressed by Curley’s wife’s beauty and caught staring at her?GeorgeLennieSlimCarlson
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn chapter 2 George told the boss three lies about Lennie, which of the following was NOT one of the lies…Lennie was kicked in the head by a horseLennie was a good workerGeorge and Lennie finished building a cesspool before they arrived at the new ranchLennie was George’s cousin
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich example best expresses the violence that surrounds the farm?Lennie’s desire to kill miceThreats from the bossThe plan to kill Candy’s dogCandy’s missing hand
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does George accuse Candy of?Overhearing Lennie’s desire to have a dogoverhearing their dream of owning a farmLennie telling George he thinks Curley’s wife is prettyGeorge telling Lennie not to fight Curley
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis character is known as the "Prince of the Ranch"SlimCandyWhitCrooks
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Carlson want to do with one of Slim's puppies?Give it to LennieGive it to CandyDrown itKeep it for himself
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIdiom: What does it mean to "get the can"?bring a can of foodget firedthrow something awayrecycle
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does the interaction between George and Candy further the themes of friendship?Candy realizes George is suspicious so he tries to earn George's trustGeorge and Candy become friends right away because they share the same bunkhouseGeorge realizes Candy is suspicious so George tries calm Candy's suspicionsGeorge and Lennie are so friendly it's hard not become instant friends with them. - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat do women represent in "Of Mice and Men?"Temptation and ProblemsStrength and IndividualityFriendship and LoveLoss of Hope
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow does Crooks become crippled?A horse kicked him in the headA horse kicked him in the backHe was dropped as a babyResidual effects of slavery
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Curley get annoyed with Lennie?Lennie won't look at him.He asks Lennie a question and he doesn't respond.Lennie trips him accidentally.He catches Lennie looking at his wife.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat SIMILE does George use to describe Lennie?as cuckoo as a clockas strong as a bullas lazy as a cowmean like a bear
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the theme in this chapter?This chapter establishes the cruel and predatory nature of the world.This chapter establishes the hope in the American Dream.This chapter establishes the restrictions for women during the Great DepressionThis chapter establishes the continued discrimination against minorities.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of figurative language is used in the following text? -- "He don't need any brains to buck barley bags."similemetaphoralliterationpersonification
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of figurative language is used in the following text? --"The sycamore leaves whispered in a little night breeze"similepersonificationmetaphorhyperbole
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of figurative language is being used to describe Curely's wife in the following text? --"...she's a rat trap if I ever seen one"imagerymetaphorsimilepersonification
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of figurative language is being used in the following text from Chapter 2? "...the flies whipped through it like sparks"similemetaphorpersonificationhyperbole
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the following text symbolize for George and 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 and--
""An' live off the fatta the lan'," Lennie shouted. "An' have rabbits!"Their futureTheir career goalsThe American DreamWishful Thinking - 20. Multiple ChoiceWho said this in Chapter 2 and why? -
"I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't of ought to let no stranger shoot my dog"These are Crook's words which show regret following the shooting of his dog by Carlson. Steinbeck foreshadowing the mercy killing George will need to undertake later.These are Lennie's words which show regret following the shooting of his dog by Carlson. Steinbeck foreshadowing the mercy killing George will need to undertake later.These are Candy's words which show regret following the shooting of his dog by Carlson. Steinbeck foreshadowing the mercy killing George will need to undertake later.These are Slim's words which show regret following the shooting of his dog by Carlson. Steinbeck foreshadowing the mercy killing George will need to undertake later. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags