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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does George tell Lennie to do when they are eating by the fire in Chapter 1?
(a) To walk in a circle.
(b) To stand up and leave.
(c) To hide in the ground.
(d) To look around and remember the place they are sitting.

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

4. Why does George take away what Lennie is holding in Chapter 1?
(a) Because he hates Lennie.
(b) Because he wants to hold it.
(c) Because he thinks it's still alive.
(d) Because it's not clean.

5. What did George used to do to Lennie?
(a) Play jokes on him.
(b) Call him a different name.
(c) Beat him up.
(d) Trip him when they were walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the boss buy everyone at the ranch for Christmas?

2. What is the setting of the story?

3. What is George carrying for Lennie in Chapter 1?

4. Who wishes he had shot his dog himself?

5. In Chapter 2, why has Curley been worse in the last few weeks?

(see the answer key)

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