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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George tell Lennie not to do with the boss?
(a) Sing.
(b) Speak.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Dance.

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

3. 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.

4. Why did Aunt Clara stop giving Lennie mice?
(a) Because she died.
(b) Because she got sick.
(c) Because she ran out.
(d) Because he kept killing them.

5. Who is capable of driving 20 mules with a single line?
(a) Slim.
(b) Candy.
(c) George.
(d) Curley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used to sleep in George's bed in the bunkhouse?

2. What does Lennie carry in his pocket?

3. Why does Curley hate big men?

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

5. What does George promise to get Lennie in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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