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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 it's not as hot.
(c) So they can see a friend first.
(d) So he can rest.

2. What is hanging right above the bunks in Chapter 2?
(a) Apple boxes.
(b) Pictures.
(c) The rules.
(d) Hooks.

3. What does George warn Lennie will make him sick?
(a) The weather.
(b) The food.
(c) The water.
(d) The sun.

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

5. In Chapter 2, what does George say he will find out?
(a) If they can get a raise.
(b) If they can afford the new house.
(c) If they can leave the ranch.
(d) If Lennie can have one of the puppies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does George promise to get Lennie in Chapter 1?

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

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

5. Curley's wife wears what when she enters the bunkhouse in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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