CH 3 and 4 Of Mice and Men

What kind of worker is Lennie?

• He is lazy and often doesn’t show up.

• He works hard but accomplishes very little.

• He is so fast and strong that others can barely keep up with him.

• He sleeps on the job.

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Before George started watching out for Lennie, Lennie was cared for by…

• His mother

• His Aunt Clara

• His best friend, Andy

• His father

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Which best describes why Lennie brings the newborn pup into the bunkhouse?

• He wants to pet the puppy.

• He is trying to harm the puppy.

• He wants to run away with the puppy.

• He likes to disobey everything George tells him to do.

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Carlson shoots Candy’s old dog because…

• He is old.

• He is stiff with rheumatism and he has no teeth.

• His quality of life is no good anymore.

• All of the above

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Which statement best describes Candy’s reaction to the death of his dog?

• He is glad to finally be rid of the dog.

• He is quiet and sad as he lies on his bunk staring at the ceiling and the wall.

• He can’t wait to get a new dog.

• He is happy about it.

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Which best describes the relationship between Curley and his wife?

• He loves her.

• He wants to divorce her.

• He hopes she’s unfaithful to him so he can beat somebody up.

• He doesn’t seem to trust her; he is always searching for her on the ranch to see what she is up to.

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When Curley and Lennie fight, what does Lennie do to Curley?

• He slaps him.

• He punches Curley in the mouth and knocks out his front teeth.

• He crushes Curley’s hand with his own bare hand.

• He faints.

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Which character wants to be included in George and Lennie’s dream of living in their own house and off the “fat of the land”?

• Slim

• Andy Cushman

• Candy

• Carlson

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Which statement best describes Lennie after the incident with Curley?

• He is generally a gentle, slow-witted man who is unaware of his own strength.

• He is an angry, violent man who enjoys hurting others.

• He is afraid of everyone.

• He intentionally causes problems for himself and others.

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Finish the quote from Candy: "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no ________ shoot my dog."

• friend

• enemy

• stranger

• man

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