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- 1. Multiple Choice
(1) Which is the best definition of the word mean in Lennie’s statement, “It’s mean here” (paragraph 3)?
medium in size
lacking in kindness
common in appearance
reluctant to accommodate
- 2. Multiple Choice
(2) In George’s statement in paragraph 2 that “We gotta keep it till we get a stake,” the word stake is best understood to mean a(n) --
amount of money
wooden peg
set of supplies
interest in an activity
- 3. Multiple Choice
(3) The author has Lennie speak in short, simple words and sentences in order to --
provide relief for the reader from the longer sentences of George
serve as a contrast to the sentences describing the setting
add an extra emphasis to what Lennie says
reflect the simplicity of Lennie’s mind
- 4. Multiple Choice
(4) In paragraph 5, the author describes the basins as rattling in order to convey --
the flimsy nature of the basins
the activity of the men washing up
the importance of having basins
a hint of danger from the rattlesnake sound
- 5. Multiple Choice
(5) In paragraph 6, which of the following words used to describe Slim does not carry the same connotation of the other three words?
“majesty”
“royalty”
“prince”
“capable”
- 6. Multiple Choice
(6) Which of the following contributes to the suggestion that Slim is almost superhuman?
“His voice was very gentle.”
“his ear heard more that was said to him”
“he moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty”
“There was a gravity in his manner.”
- 7. Multiple Choice
(7) In paragraph 15, Slim’s comments about how few guys “travel around together” imply that the cause of people not going in groups is --
anger
fear
greed
laziness
- 8. Multiple Choice
(8) This selection explores its themes primarily through --
dialogue
allusions
narrative
figurative language
- 9. Multiple Choice
(9) Given the setting of the first paragraph, the way Curley’s wife is dressed is --
appropriate
inappropriate
humorous
satirical
- 10. Multiple Choice
(10) From paragraph 7, the reader can infer that --
Curley’s wife knows Lennie broke Curley’s hand
George is physically afraid of Curley
Curley’s wife thinks Curley hurt his hand in a machine
Curley is afraid that Lennie will run off with his wife
- 11. Multiple Choice
(11) As Curley’s wife uses the word tenement in paragraph 9, it is best understood to mean --
apartment building
bet
housing development
competition
- 12. Multiple Choice
(12) The statements in paragraph 11 suggest that --
nobody likes Curley’s wife
Curley’s wife is not good at conversation
Curley is possessive and jealous
Curley’s wife is a flirt
- 13. Multiple Choice
(13) The fact that Curley’s wife believes her mother stole her letter suggests that Curley’s wife tends to --
blame all of her problems on her mother
live in a fantasy world
exaggerate in order to impress the workers
wish she had not left home at such a young age
- 14. Multiple Choice
(14) Curley’s wife married him because she --
wanted to get away from home
thought he would take her to Hollywood
had always dreamed of living on a ranch
thought that he was a good dancer and handsome
- 15. Multiple Choice
(15) Curley’s wife responds angrily in paragraph 33 because she --
does not like rabbits, and that is all Lennie talks about
resents Lennie’s loyalty to George
sees Lennie’s comments as proof that he is not really listening to her
does not want to think about the dead puppy
- 16. Multiple Choice
(16) Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
Lennie kills the puppy. He refuses to talk with Curley’s wife. Curley’s wife wants someone to talk with her.
Curley’s wife finds Lennie in the barn after he kills his pup. She tries to talk with him about the pup’s death and her dreams. However, Lennie knows that he is not supposed to talk to her.
The men play horseshoes while Lennie and Curley’s wife meet in the barn. Curley’s wife resents him. She takes out her anger on Lennie.
Lennie tries to hide his dead pup from Curley’s wife. She is shocked by Lennie’s cruelty. She talks to him anyway because she is lonely.
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