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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where were George and Lennie working before Chapter 1?
(a) Waco.
(b) Waterford.
(c) Weed.
(d) Willits.

3. In Chapter 2, why has Curley been worse in the last few weeks?
(a) He has gotten in trouble with the boss.
(b) He got married.
(c) He hasn't been worse.
(d) He doesn't like the other workers.

4. Who does Curley think is having an affair with his wife?
(a) Slim.
(b) Lennie.
(c) Carlson.
(d) George.

5. What were the men in Weed going to do to Lennie?
(a) Forgive him.
(b) Lynch him.
(c) Drown him.
(d) Arrest him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which man in Chapter 1 is small, dark, and quick?

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

4. Why does George take away what Lennie is holding in Chapter 1?

5. What does Curley have inside the objective on his left hand?

(see the answer key)

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