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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Lennie scare a girl in the last town he worked in prior to the beginning of the book?
(a) By stalking her.
(b) By screaming at her.
(c) By killing her.
(d) By holding on to her dress.

3. What mountains are visible in the area in Chapter 1?
(a) Santa Cruz.
(b) Rocky.
(c) Gabilan.
(d) San Andreas.

4. How much work can Lennie generally accomplish?
(a) More than two men.
(b) Half as much as anyone else.
(c) Depends on the job.
(d) Nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hopes George and Lennie are placed on his barley bucking team?

2. Where did Lennie and George have to hide after Lennie scared a girl?

3. What is the setting of the story?

4. What do Lennie and George eat by the fire in Chapter 1?

5. What does George tell Lennie to do when they are eating by the fire in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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