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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 Lennie want to get to the ranch that evening in the first chapter?
(a) To meet his boss.
(b) To eat.
(c) To sleep.
(d) To get cleaned up.

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

3. What did the boss buy everyone at the ranch for Christmas?
(a) An entire gallon of whiskey.
(b) A gift.
(c) A new set of coveralls.
(d) A new pair of boots.

4. At the end of Chapter 1, what does George tell Lennie to do if he gets into trouble?
(a) To run to this place and hide in the brush.
(b) To shoot himself.
(c) To tell George.
(d) To beat up the boss.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Curley have on his left hand?

3. What is George carrying for Lennie in Chapter 1?

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

5. Where were George and Lennie working before Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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