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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

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

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

3. What is George carrying for Lennie in Chapter 1?
(a) A puppy.
(b) His work card.
(c) A rat.
(d) A bottle of water.

4. What is hanging right above the bunks in Chapter 2?
(a) Apple boxes.
(b) Hooks.
(c) The rules.
(d) Pictures.

5. What does George warn Lennie will make him sick?
(a) The water.
(b) The food.
(c) The weather.
(d) The sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why has Curley been worse in the last few weeks?

2. What is George doing throughout the scene in Chapter 2?

3. Curley's wife wears what when she enters the bunkhouse in Chapter 2?

4. Why does George want to wait until the morning to get to the ranch in Chapter 1?

5. Why does Lennie want to get to the ranch that evening in the first chapter?

(see the answer key)

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