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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Lennie and George have to hide after Lennie scared a girl?
(a) They didn't hide.
(b) In an irrigation ditch.
(c) In a bathroom.
(d) In a bush.

2. What is Lennie holding as he walks in Chapter 1?
(a) Money.
(b) A game.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A magazine.

3. Why does Lennie want to get to the ranch that evening in the first chapter?
(a) To sleep.
(b) To eat.
(c) To meet his boss.
(d) To get cleaned up.

4. Whose dog stinks?
(a) Slim's.
(b) Candy's.
(c) Curly's.
(d) George's.

5. In Chapter 2, what does George say he will find out?
(a) If they can get a raise.
(b) If they can afford the new house.
(c) If Lennie can have one of the puppies.
(d) If they can leave the ranch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does George take away what Lennie is holding in Chapter 1?

2. Where were George and Lennie working before Chapter 1?

3. What is the river that runs through the story's setting?

4. Who is called a 'tart'?

5. What does Lennie always talk about?

(see the answer key)

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