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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 ChoiceHow long have Curley and his wife been married?2 weeks2 days2 months2 years
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Carlson want to do with one of Slim's puppies?Give it to LennieGive it to CandyDrown itKeep it for himself
- 9. Multiple Choice
Idiom: What does it mean to "get canned" or "get the can"?
bring a can of food
get fired
throw something away
recycle
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a common theme in of mice and men?micemenboth orange and redloneliness
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat do women represent in Of Mice and Men?Temptation and ProblemsStrength and IndividualityFriendship and LoveLoss of Hope
- 12. Multiple ChoicePugnaciouseager and ready to fightanxious, fearfulsad and sullenfeeling of great pain
- 13. 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
- 14. 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.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow do the other men on the ranch feel about Slim?they're afraid of himthey're jealous of him.they're annoyed by him.they look up to him
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhile discussing Curley’s wife, Candy says, “Married two weeks and got the eye. Maybe that’s why Curley’s pants is full of ants”. This statement is what literary element?ironymetaphorsimilefore- shadowing
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat can you guess to be NOT be a dream of Curley's?have a hot wifebe a rancherbe a boxerbe taller
- 18. 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
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Crooks spend most of his time doing?Talking to Curley's wifedrinkingreadinggambling
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSlim's dog Lulu had 9 pups, which was too many she could nurse. What did Slim do with the four smallest ones?Gave them away to ranch handsSold themDrowned themLet them go stray
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of George protecting Lennie?When George inspected the bed for bugsWhen Lennie grabbed the girl’s dressWhen Lennie wasn’t allowed to talk to the bossWhen George promised Lennie he will get him one of the dogs
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the boss suspicious of George and Lennie when he meets them for the first time?The boss doesn’t like big guysThe boss thinks George is taking Lennie’s pay from himThe boss caught George with bug sprayCandy told the boss the truth about George and Lennie’s experience in Weed
- 23. Multiple Choice
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
- 24. 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
- 25. Multiple Choice
"An' rabbits (...) An' I take care of 'em. Tell how I'd do that ..." Who said this?CandyGeorgeCrooksLennie - 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Crooks called Crooks?He is a criminalHe has a caneHe has a crooked backHe house is crooked
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is George's advice to Lennie?Fight CurlyStay away from himBe kind and helpful
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Lennie's problem with animals?He kept too many.He would not clean up their messes.He was afraid of them.He petted them to death.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which statement best characterizes Curley?
He is the boss’s son and a lightweight fighter.
He is a thin young man with tightly curled hair who wears a glove on his left hand.
He hates big guys and is always picking scraps with them.
All of the above
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes Curley’s wife?
She is pretty
The men at the ranch consider her to be a tart
She is flirtatious and has been seen giving Slim and Carlson the eye
All of the above
- 31. Multiple Choice
What is Curley’s wife’s name?
She isn’t given a name
Candy
Clara
Cindy
- 32. Multiple Choice
When Curley’s wife shows up at the bunkhouse, what does Lennie do that angers George?
He flirts with her
He notices how pretty she is which worries George because it could lead to trouble
He grabs her hair
He touches her dress
- 33. Multiple Choice
“He was a jerkline skinner….There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke….His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love.” This excerpt best characterizes:
Carlson
Crooks
Whit
Slim
- 34. Multiple Choice
When Lennie overhears Slim talking about his dog having puppies, how does Lennie react?
He acts like he doesn’t care about the puppies
He begs George to ask Slim if he can have a brown and white puppy
He asks Slim himself if he can have a puppy
He plans to steal all of the puppies
- 35. Multiple Choice
Who is the old, disabled swamper?
The Boss
Candy
Carlson
Slim
- 36. Multiple Choice
What does Lennie think of Curley's wife?
She is "purty."
She is "jail bait."
She is a "rattrap."
She is smart
- 37. Multiple Choice
What evidence does the old swamper give that the ranch boss is a “pretty nice fella”?
He said the boss brought a whole gallon of milk to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas.
He said the boss brought a whole gallon of tea to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas.
He said the boss brought a whole gallon of orange juice to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas.
He said the boss brought a whole gallon of whiskey to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas.
- 38. Multiple Choice
What evidence is there that the boss's son is not a working man?
He wears sunglasses all day.
He wears high-heeled boots and spurs.
He wears suits.
He wears high-heeled boots and spurs.
- 39. Multiple Choice
According to the old swamper, why does Curley wear a work glove on his left hand?
to keep his hand soft for his new wife.
to keep it warm for his new wife.
to keep his cut from getting infected.
to keep his hand warm.
- 40. 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
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