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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 Lennie carry in his pocket?
(a) Money.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A dead mouse.
(d) A picture of his mother.

2. Why does Lennie want to get to the ranch that evening in the first chapter?
(a) To meet his boss.
(b) To eat.
(c) To sleep.
(d) To get cleaned up.

3. How many bunks are inside the bunkhouse?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

4. What did the boss buy everyone at the ranch for Christmas?
(a) An entire gallon of whiskey.
(b) A new set of coveralls.
(c) A new pair of boots.
(d) A gift.

5. At the end of Chapter 1, what does George tell Lennie to do if he gets into trouble?
(a) To run to this place and hide in the brush.
(b) To beat up the boss.
(c) To tell George.
(d) To shoot himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Lennie and George have to hide after Lennie scared a girl?

2. Who hopes George and Lennie are placed on his barley bucking team?

3. What did the previous occupant of George's bed in the bunkhouse keep at his bedside?

4. Whose dog gave birth to nine puppies?

5. What mountains are visible in the area in Chapter 1?

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