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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 holding on to her dress.
(c) By killing her.
(d) By screaming at her.

2. Where were George and Lennie working before Chapter 1?
(a) Waco.
(b) Weed.
(c) Willits.
(d) Waterford.

3. Why does George want to wait until the morning to get to the ranch in Chapter 1?
(a) So it's not as hot.
(b) So they can see a friend first.
(c) So they can see where they're going.
(d) So he can rest.

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

5. What does Lennie carry in his pocket?
(a) A hammer.
(b) Money.
(c) A picture of his mother.
(d) A dead mouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which man in Chapter 1 is huge and pale?

2. What does Lennie always talk about?

3. What is the setting of the story?

4. Why did George and Lennie have to walk so far?

5. What does George warn Lennie will make him sick?

(see the answer key)

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