Why did Aunt Clara stop giving Lenny mice?

He kills them because he pets them too hard.

What happened in Weed?

Lenny got carried away touching a woman's dress.

Why does Curley seem to have a problem with Lenny?

He is jealous of Lenny's size and strength.

Why is the boss suspicious of George?

He doesn't understand George and Lenny's relationship.

What does the old Swamper warn Lenny and George about when they first arrive?

He warns them about the boss's son

How does George complain about his relationship with Lenny?

He describes what his life would be like without him

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Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 & 2

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This quizzes the students knowledge of the story, the literary tools the author used and knowledge of the characters.

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1
Why did Aunt Clara stop giving Lenny mice?
He looses them
He kept them and they attracted snakes
They smelled up the house
He kills them because he pets them too hard.
2
What does the Old Swamper have with him when he first enters the bunk?
a gun
cold drinks
an old dog
a coffee can
3
What physical handicap does the stable buck have?
a damaged leg
A crippled arm
a bad attitude
A hunch back
4
Why does Lenny want to leave for the ranch that night instead of waiting until morning?
He wanted to sleep in a bed
He was anxious to meet new people.
He wanted a good meal.
He wanted to be able to talk to someone other that George.
5
What happened in Weed?
Lenny and George were accused of stealing.
A gang of men were chasing them to steal their wages.
Lenny got carried away touching a woman's dress.
There was an incident between Lenny and his Boss.
6
Lenny has difficulty remembering but what is one thing he is proud to remember?
Aunt Clara
The rabbits
The events in Weed
The way home
7
Why does Curley seem to have a problem with Lenny?
Curley is intimidated by Lenny
Curley has a soft heart for people with disabilities.
Lenny laughed at him
He is jealous of Lenny's size and strength.
8
Why is the boss suspicious of George?
He thinks Lenny is taking advantage of George
He thinks George is a poor worker.
He doesn't understand George and Lenny's relationship.
He is worried about their level of productivity.
9
What do we learn about Lenny and George's relationship in the imitation scene?
Lenny looks up to George.
George is overbearing and controlling
George is a father figure to Lenny
Lenny is a role model to George.
10
The most apparent difference between the two men (Lenny and George) in the opening scene
height
skin color
clothing
voice
11
what is the larger man's name
Lenny
George
Slim
Curley
12
The opening passages of the novella are describing the
setting
characters
theme
plot
13
Lenny's full name is Lenny Smalls. What literary device is being used?
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Irony
Personification
14
What is significant about Lenny's reaction to seeing Curley's wife?
Lenny notices that George is attracted to her.
Trouble is being foreshadowed
Lenny has a fear of women
It shows the reader the tender side of Lenny.
15
What is the name of Curley's wife?
Lizzy
She doesn't have one
Rachel
Elenor
16
What dream do Lenny and George share?
To find wives and settle down
To make money
They love the migrant life
To own a place of their own.
17
A dove's wings whistled over the water" What literary tool is used in this quote?
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
18
John Steinbeck uses what literary tool to describe the snake in the water?
Foreshadowing
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
19
What does the old Swamper warn Lenny and George about when they first arrive?
To avoid the stable buck
He warns them about the boss's son
The boss is angry that they arrived late.
Not to drink the water
20
How does George complain about his relationship with Lenny?
He goes on long walks by himself
He beats on Lenny
He describes what his life would be like without him
George has no complaints of Lenny

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