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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which man in Chapter 1 is small, dark, and quick?
(a) Lennie.
(b) Slim.
(c) George.
(d) Curly.

2. What is the river that runs through the story's setting?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Salinas.
(c) Rio Grande.
(d) Colorado.

3. Where are George and Lennie going to work in Chapter 1?
(a) At their uncle's home.
(b) At a factory.
(c) At an office.
(d) On a ranch.

4. What mountains are visible in the area in Chapter 1?
(a) Gabilan.
(b) San Andreas.
(c) Santa Cruz.
(d) Rocky.

5. Who is the old man in the bunkhouse in Chapter 2?
(a) Scary.
(b) Carlson
(c) Candy.
(d) Curly

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George tell Lennie to do when they are eating by the fire in Chapter 1?

2. What is George doing throughout the scene in Chapter 2?

3. Why did Lennie and George get run out of the last town they worked in prior to Chapter 1?

4. Where does Lennie say he should live?

5. Why is Lennie not smart, according to George?

(see the answer key)

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