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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Crooks do when Candy comes into his room at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Gives him tea.
(b) Hits him.
(c) Pretends to be angry.
(d) Ignores him.

4. With whom does Curley's wife try to flirt in Chapter 4?
(a) Curley.
(b) The boss.
(c) Lennie.
(d) Candy.

5. What does Crooks continue to criticize in Chapter 4?
(a) Racism.
(b) George and Lennie's plan.
(c) The ranch hands.
(d) Prostitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who begins organizing a search to find Lennie?

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

3. What does Crooks hate about being on the ranch?

4. What does Lennie do after his confrontation with Curley's wife suddenly ends?

5. Why does a specific individual not want to work for Candy?

(see the answer key)

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