Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Comprehension Questions

Where does the story take place:

• Soledad, Colorado

• Soledad, California

• San Francisco, California

• Dallas, Texas

Why were George and Lennie going to the ranch?

• To see a friend

• To take a vacation

• To get work

• The boss asked them to come

What did George take from Lennie and throw in the bushes?

• A rabbit

• A coin

• A mouse

• Paper

Who are the 2 main characters that we have learned about in Chapter 1?

• Leonard and George

• Lucas and George

• Lennie and George

• Lennie and Jeff

Why were Lennie and George run out of Weed?

• Lennie touched a girl's hair

• George stole money

• Lennie touched a girl's dress

• George touched a girl's dress

What is George and Lennie's American Dream?

• To own a house with a couple acres and raise animals

• To own their own business

• To work for themselves

• Not to have to work

What did Lennie want to put in his beans to eat?

• Mustard

• Beef

• Chicken

• Ketchup

Who took care of Lennie before George?

• His mom

• His mom and Dad

• Aunt Clara

• Uncle Joe

Are George and Lennie related?

• Yes

• No

Who wrote Of Mice and Men?

• John Salinas

• John Steinbeck

• Joseph Steinbeck

• John Stamos