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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did George and Lennie have to walk so far?
(a) They wanted to.
(b) They decided to take the scenic route.
(c) They got lost.
(d) The bus driver dropped them off at the wrong place.

2. What will Lennie do when he lives in a house with George?
(a) He will raise sheep.
(b) Take care of rabbits.
(c) Clean and cook.
(d) Grow corn.

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

4. Who is mentally disabled?
(a) Lennie.
(b) George.
(c) Weed.
(d) Carlson.

5. Why did Lennie and George get run out of the last town they worked in prior to Chapter 1?
(a) Because they needed new work.
(b) Because they robbed a bank.
(c) Because George stole something.
(d) Because Lennie scared a girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lennie scare a girl in the last town he worked in prior to the beginning of the book?

2. What does Lennie carry in his pocket?

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

4. What is George carrying for Lennie in Chapter 1?

5. What does Lennie ask George while they are eating near their fire in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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