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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the boss buy everyone at the ranch for Christmas?
(a) An entire gallon of whiskey.
(b) A gift.
(c) A new pair of boots.
(d) A new set of coveralls.

2. What is the river that runs through the story's setting?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Salinas.
(c) Rio Grande.
(d) Mississippi.

3. Who is not bright, but is a good worker?
(a) Curly.
(b) George.
(c) Lennie.
(d) Candy.

4. Why does George take away what Lennie is holding in Chapter 1?
(a) Because it's not clean.
(b) Because he wants to hold it.
(c) Because he thinks it's still alive.
(d) Because he hates Lennie.

5. What is George doing throughout the scene in Chapter 2?
(a) Humming.
(b) Playing solitaire.
(c) Working.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were George and Lennie working before Chapter 1?

2. Where does Lennie say he should live?

3. Which man in Chapter 1 is small, dark, and quick?

4. What do Lennie and George eat by the fire in Chapter 1?

5. What does George warn Lennie will make him sick?

(see the answer key)

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