Of Mice and Men Final Test

How is Slim described in the book?

• As being authoritative but gentle and kind.

• Rude, controlling and angry

• A person who loves to gossip and cause drama

• A bit crazy because he's lonely.

Which character is described as having paw-like hands?

• Slim

• George

• Lennie

• Candy

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Lennie accidentally kills all of the following except...

• Curley's wife

• A mouse

• A puppy

• Candy's dog

Why did Curely's wife marry Curley instead of following her dream?

• Curley saved her life, so she felt like she owed him.

• Her father forced her to marry him.

• He promised to make her famous.

• The book never really tells us why.

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Whit enters the bunkhouse with a magazine featuring a man he used to work with. Why is the man in the magazine?

• He wrote a letter to the editor, praising the publication.

• He was an undercover journalist, who wrote a piece exposing the difficult working conditions of migrant farmers.

• He is a fugitive, the subject of a nationwide manhunt.

• He recently bought a farm much like the one George and Lennie hope to own.

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What is Old Susy’s place?

• A restaurant

• A saloon

• George's mother's home

• A flophouse

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What does Curley wear to set himself apart from the other men?

• denim jacket

• High-heeled boots

• A bull whip

• Gloves

Who cared for Lennie before George?

• Lennie's Aunt Clara

• Lennie's mother

• George's Aunt Clara

• George's mother

What does Curley’s wife offer to let Lennie touch?

• Her dress

• Her face

• Her hand

• Her hair

How did Crooks get his name?

• He was born with it.

• He has a crooked back.

• He served time in jail for robbery.

• He has a crooked smile.