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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lennie say he should live?
(a) In the hills by himself.
(b) In Weed.
(c) Away from the ranch.
(d) In the city.

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

3. What is Lennie holding as he walks in Chapter 1?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A magazine.
(c) A game.
(d) Money.

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

5. What does George tell Lennie to do when they are eating by the fire in Chapter 1?
(a) To look around and remember the place they are sitting.
(b) To walk in a circle.
(c) To stand up and leave.
(d) To hide in the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are George and Lennie going to work in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

5. What does Lennie carry in his pocket?

(see the answer key)

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