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Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Quiz

1. Lennie was
a. A huge man, very strong, not very smart.
b. Fat and lazy
c. Small and quick
2. George was
a. Short and squat
b. A huge man, very strong, not very smart
c. Small and quick
3. What trouble did George and Lennie have in Weed?
a. They got fired
b. They did something and men came after them
c. They got drunk and rowdy
4. What was in Lennies pocket?
a. A rabbit
b. A dead mouse
c. A can of beans
5. Lennie offers to go away and live in a cave. What is Georges
response?
a. He tells Lennie that he doesnt want him to go.
b. He punches Lennie
c. He helps Lennie pack his things
6. Why are George and Lennie different from the other guys like [them]
that work on ranches?
a. They are actually wealthy
b. They like their work and want to do it forever.
c. Each has the other to look out for him
7. What are George and Lennie going to do someday?
a. Live off the fat of the land
b. Own animals and crops
c. All of the above
8. What does George want Lennie to remember?
a. To tell the boss what a good worker he is
b. To keep picking up mice when he finds them
c. To not say anything to the boss
9. What does George say he could do if he were alone?

a. Keep a job
b. Camp in the forest
c. Be happy
10.Who used to give Lennie mice?
a. George
b. Aunt Clara
c. His mom