Of Mice and Men Review

When and where does the novel take place?

• Gabilan, 1910s

• Salinas, 1920s

• South of Soledad, 1930s

• Weed, 1940s

Why were George and Lennie run out of Weed?

• George killed someone

• Lennie touched a woman inappropriately

• They owed people money

• They robbed a bank

What animal does Lennie obsess most about?

• Bunny

• Cat

• Dog

• Mouse

Where does George tell Lennie to hide if he gets in trouble?

• In the barn

• In the brush by the pool

• In the field

• In the irrigation ditch

Who showed George and Lennie around the bunkhouse?

• The boss

• Candy

• Carlson

• Slim

What excuse does George give the boss for Lennie’s slowness?

• He fell and hit his head

• He was born that way

• He was hit in the head with a fence picket

• He was kicked in the head by a horse

What favor does George ask Slim to do for Lennie?

• Give him a puppy

• Let him tend the rabbits

• Take care of him when George is gone

• Teach him how to play euchre

Why did Carlson shoot Candy’s dog?

• Carlson was mad at Candy

• It was an accident

• The dog was old and sick

• The dog was rabid

What contribution does Candy offer to make toward George and Lennie’s dream?

• Give Lennie a puppy

• Give them a significant investment

• Sell eggs

• Tend the rabbits

How much money did George and Lennie expect to make each month?

• $10

• $50

• $350

• $500