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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does George want to wait until the morning to get to the ranch in Chapter 1?
(a) So they can see a friend first.
(b) So it's not as hot.
(c) So he can rest.
(d) So they can see where they're going.

2. What does Crooks say about migrant workers who want to own a ranch?
(a) It always happens.
(b) It's a silly dream.
(c) It is boring to hear about.
(d) It never happens.

3. What did George and Lennie do as soon as it was dark on the day Lennie scared a woman?
(a) Turned themselves in .
(b) Went back to get their things.
(c) Called the police.
(d) Ran out of town.

4. What does George tell Lennie he is glad of in Chapter 2?
(a) They're alone.
(b) They're not cousins.
(c) They're at the ranch.
(d) They're brothers.

5. What does Curley have on his left hand?
(a) A tattoo.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A rubber band.
(d) A glove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crooks talk about again and again?

2. At the end of Chapter 1, what does George tell Lennie to do if he gets into trouble?

3. How does Lennie respond to the dead animal/person in Chapter 5?

4. How much work can Lennie generally accomplish?

5. What does Slim call Lennie in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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