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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, who/what does Lennie blame for dying?
(a) George.
(b) A mouse.
(c) The dog.
(d) Aunt Clara.

2. Who is said to look 'simple and pretty now' in Chapter 5?
(a) Curley's wife.
(b) Lennie.
(c) Susy.
(d) Clara.

3. How does Lennie respond to the dead animal/person in Chapter 5?
(a) He doesn't react.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He becomes angry.

4. Why did Curley's wife say she married Curley?
(a) For his soft hands.
(b) To get out of her mother's house.
(c) For his money.
(d) For a fresh start.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills the dog that stinks?

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

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

4. What horrible does Curley's wife say she can do to Crooks?

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

(see the answer key)

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