Of Mice and Men Quiz Chapters 1 and

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Of Mice and Men Quiz Chapters 1 and 2

Of Mice and Men Quiz Chapters 1 and 2

Chapter 1 Quiz � 1. Since Lennie kept accidentally killing his pet mice because

Chapter 1 Quiz � 1. Since Lennie kept accidentally killing his pet mice because he pet them too hard, his Aunt Clara gave him this item instead, but Lennie didn’t like it. What was the item that Aunt Clara gave Lennie when he lived at her farm? � 2. When George and Lennie are about to eat supper, Lennie asks for this food item to put on his beans, but George loses his cool because they don’t have any. What does Lennie like on his beans? � 3. George tells Lennie to hide in a certain spot if he gets into any trouble at the new ranch. Where is Lennie supposed to hide?

Chapter 2 � 1. Milton is George’s last name. What is Lennie’s last name?

Chapter 2 � 1. Milton is George’s last name. What is Lennie’s last name? � 2. George tells several lies to the ranch boss. Name two of them. � 3. Last night, Slim, the leader of the working men, drowned four puppies. Why?

Chapter 3 � 1. Up in Weed, Lennie scared a girl because he wanted

Chapter 3 � 1. Up in Weed, Lennie scared a girl because he wanted to touch her dress, but then he got scared and wouldn’t let go. What color was the girl’s dress? � 2. When Carlson takes Candy’s old dog outside to shoot him, what does Slim remind Carlson to take with him? � 3. The dream farm that George and Lennie fantasize about is actually a real place. The couple that owns it is old and the wife needs an operation. How much would the couple sell the farm for?

Chapter 4 � 1. Crooks, the African-American stable buck, has more possessions than most

Chapter 4 � 1. Crooks, the African-American stable buck, has more possessions than most of the men on the farm. Name two of the numerous items listed by Steinbeck that actually show Crooks is one of the loneliest figures on the ranch. � 2. What lie have the men told Curley’s Wife about what happened to Curley’s hand? � 3. For a little while, Crooks considers joining George, Lennie, and Candy on their dream farm. Why does he back away from the idea at the end of the chapter?

Bonus Question �Yesterday, I explained that a major theme in this book is “loneliness.

Bonus Question �Yesterday, I explained that a major theme in this book is “loneliness. ” Give two examples of how loneliness is countered/portrayed by Steinbeck. (I told you these!).

Bonus 2: �Compare and Contrast Candy’s personality prior to his inclusion in the Dream

Bonus 2: �Compare and Contrast Candy’s personality prior to his inclusion in the Dream Team and After…You must use his reaction to Curly’s Wife in Ch 4 in your explanation.