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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lennie go to Crooks' room?
(a) He saw the light on.
(b) He got invited.
(c) He got lost.
(d) George told him to.

2. Why does George want to wait until the morning to get to the ranch in Chapter 1?
(a) So they can see where they're going.
(b) So they can see a friend first.
(c) So he can rest.
(d) So it's not as hot.

3. Who are the men scared to talk to alone?
(a) Curley's wife.
(b) Carlson.
(c) Whit.
(d) Slim.

4. 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 doesn't like the other workers.
(d) He hasn't been worse.

5. Who kills the dog that stinks?
(a) Slim.
(b) Curley.
(c) Candy.
(d) Carlson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did George and Lennie hide when they left Weed?

2. In Chapter 2, what does George say he will find out?

3. Why does Curley hate big men?

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

5. Who has been playing horseshoes with Crooks in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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