Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1 & 2

What is the dream that Lennie likes to hear from George to calm him down?

• The two friends own a zoo with all the animals they can pet.

• The two friends are going to get a small farm and live off of it.

• The two friends find gold and get rich, never having to worry about money again.

• The two friends will find a place to work and get along with others.

Why did George and Lennie have to leave the last job they were at?

• George got into a fight with the boss because he didn't like Lennie.

• They couldn't make enough money, so like most people they had to travel for work.

• Lennie grabbed a girl's dress and they were chased out

• There was no more work for them since the stock market crashed.

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

• In a cave.

• Under the bridge.

• The brush.

• The bunkhouse.

What does Lennie think of Curley's wife?

• She is "jail bait"

• She is a "rat trap"

• She is "purty"

• She is smart

What does Lennie ask George to get for him in Chapter 2?

• One of Slim's puppies.

• Ketchup for his beans.

• A New pair of work pants.

• A new mouse.

Who is most suspicious of George and Lennie's relationship?

• Carlson

• Candy

• Crooks

• the Boss

Which statement best describes George?

• A small and quick man with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features.

• A stooped man with a hunchback.

• A heavy man with pale eyes and a large nose.

• A huge man with a shapeless face, large eyes and wide, sloping shoulders.

Why is Crooks called Crooks?

• He is a criminal who tries to swindle people out of their money.

• He has been treated so poorly and lives in the crook of the stairs, near the stables.

• He has a crooked back after being kicked by a horse.

• He is known to hang around a bad crowd, although he's a nice guy.

Where are George and Lennie going in scene one?

• They have work tickets at a new ranch in Salinas.

• They are leaving the countryside, working their way to New York City.

• They are headed to a boxing match.

• They are headed to a campout and are supposed to meet up with friends.

What does Lennie want to do after he meets the people on the ranch?

• Hurt Curley because he doesn't like how he treats his wife.

• Buy the ranch and become the new owner.

• Make new friends with the people who work on the ranch.

• Leave because it ain't no good place.