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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Curley think is having an affair with his wife?
(a) Slim.
(b) Lennie.
(c) Carlson.
(d) George.

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

3. Who invites George to the whorehouse?
(a) Curley.
(b) Whit.
(c) Candy.
(d) Carlson.

4. Who is a stocky man who wears blue jeans and a flannel shirt?
(a) The boss.
(b) Carlson.
(c) George.
(d) Lennie.

5. What did George and Lennie do as soon as it was dark on the day Lennie scared a woman?
(a) Ran out of town.
(b) Went back to get their things.
(c) Turned themselves in .
(d) Called the police.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How, according to Curley's wife, did a specific individual sabotage her success at her desired profession?

3. Who is said to look 'simple and pretty now' in Chapter 5?

4. What happened in Weed?

5. What did the previous occupant of George's bed in the bunkhouse keep at his bedside?

(see the answer key)

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