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

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

3. What does George promise to get Lennie in Chapter 1?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A book.
(c) A house.
(d) A pencil.

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

5. How does Candy describe the boss?
(a) Inexperienced.
(b) An absent boss.
(c) A drunk.
(d) A nice man, but he has a temper.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At what does George want to sit and look at in Chapter 1?

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

5. What does Lennie ask George while they are eating near their fire in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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