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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the river that runs through the story's setting?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Rio Grande.
(c) Salinas.
(d) Colorado.

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

4. In Chapter 2, what does George say the driver made them do?
(a) Pay the driver.
(b) End up at the wrong place.
(c) Drive the bus themselves.
(d) Walk 10 miles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George tell Lennie not to do with the boss?

2. What does Lennie always talk about?

3. Why does Curley hate big men?

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

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

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