What is George's attitude towards Lennie in the first three chapters?

Understanding "Of Mice and Men": A Quiz on Chapters 1-3

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Jonathan Folonis
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A) Indifferent and uncaring
B) Protective and sometimes irritated
C) Completely trusting and dependent
D) Hostile and aggressive
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does George tell Lennie to stay away from Curley?
A) Curley is known to be a good fighter and dislikes big men like Lennie.
B) Curley is the boss's son and could get them fired.
C) Curley's wife is flirtatious, and George fears Lennie will get into trouble.
D) Both A and C are correct.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What dream do George and Lennie share?
A) Moving to New York to start a business
B) Buying a farm and living off the land
C) Finding gold in California
D) Becoming famous actors in Hollywood
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author John Steinbeck reveal the character of Slim?
A) Through a detailed physical description
B) By showing how other characters react to him
C) Through Slim's own lengthy monologues
D) Both A and B are correct
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant event happens to Candy's dog in the first three chapters?
A) The dog runs away.
B) The dog has puppies.
C) Carlson shoots the dog because it is old and smells.
D) The dog wins a prize at a local fair.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does Crooks play in the novel?
A) He is the stable hand who represents the effects of racism.
B) He is the boss of the ranch and is very strict.
C) He is a traveling salesman who visits the ranch.
D) He is a neighboring farmer who competes with the ranch.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the town of Soledad important in the novel?
A) It is where George and Lennie are from.
B) It is the setting of the ranch where the story takes place.
C) It represents hope and opportunity for the characters.
D) It is only mentioned in passing and has no real significance.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the character of Curley's wife symbolize in the novel?
A) The power of women in society.
B) The loneliness and isolation experienced by characters.
C) The American Dream and its attainability.
D) The dangers of jealousy and suspicion.
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