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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) For his money.
(b) For a fresh start.
(c) To get out of her mother's house.
(d) For his soft hands.

2. In Chapter 2, why has Curley been worse in the last few weeks?
(a) He has gotten in trouble with the boss.
(b) He got married.
(c) He hasn't been worse.
(d) He doesn't like the other workers.

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

4. Whose dog gave birth to nine puppies?
(a) Candy.
(b) Curley.
(c) Slim.
(d) Carlson.

5. What does Curley's wife want Lennie to touch in Chapter 5?
(a) Her hands.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her legs.
(d) Her arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites George to the whorehouse?

2. Who is a stocky man who wears blue jeans and a flannel shirt?

3. What does Lennie do after his confrontation with Curley's wife suddenly ends?

4. Who is capable of driving 20 mules with a single line?

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

(see the answer key)

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