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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Curley's wife say she married Curley?
(a) To get out of her mother's house.
(b) For his soft hands.
(c) For a fresh start.
(d) For his money.

2. Why is Lennie not smart, according to George?
(a) He doesn't care what people think.
(b) He was born that way.
(c) He got kicked in the head by a horse.
(d) He plays stupid.

3. What causes Lennie to panic around Curley's wife in Chapter 5?
(a) Slim walks in.
(b) She screams.
(c) Curley knocks on the door.
(d) George yells at him.

4. How, according to Curley's wife, did a specific individual sabotage her success at her desired profession?
(a) By steeling a letter from a man in the industry.
(b) By beating her.
(c) By leave her.
(d) By Ground her.

5. Who is called a 'tart'?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Curley's wife.
(c) Candy.
(d) Anne.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does George think that it will take him to raise the money for his and Lennie's place?

2. Who invites George to the whorehouse?

3. What happened in Weed?

4. Who does Curley think is having an affair with his wife?

5. In Chapter 3, who repeats the comment that Lennie is not bright, but is a good worker?

(see the answer key)

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