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Quiz about John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" Test | Steinbeck, John

John Steinbeck is a master author and I just finished reading his story "Of Mice and Men". This story details the partnership between the two main characters, George and Lennie. Do you remember this story? Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dead Man Inc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Dead Man Inc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which river did George and Lennie stop at to take a drink after running from Weed? Hint

Salinas

Mississippi

Missouri

Colorado

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following things did George NOT instruct Lennie to remember? Hint

"Never talk to any woman you meet."

"Hide in the brush if you're ever in trouble."

"Don't talk when we get to the ranch."

"Don't touch anything unless I tell you it's alright."

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the blacksmith on the ranch where George and Lennie work? Hint

Carlson

Slim

Crooks

Whitey

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Question 4 of 10

4. For what reason did The Boss (at first) question George and Lennie? Hint

The Boss had all these reasons.

He thought the two men were thieves.

He thought George was taking Lennie's pay for himself.

He thought they killed his son.

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Lennie and George first encounter Curley's wife, what color dress is she wearing? Hint

Blue

Red

Purple

Yellow

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which member of the ranch shot Old Candy's dog?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Crooks is talking to Lennie about how he is not accepted, what does he say is right outside his window? Hint

A machine

Cows

Barking dogs

Manure

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Question 8 of 10

8. Curley's wife never had an acting career because her little sister was always jealous.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. When Curley found his wife dead at the hands of Lennie, where did he say he was going to shoot the killer? Hint

His guts

His leg

His arm

His head

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the story, after George shoots Lennie, which two characters question the attitude of George and Slim? Hint

Carlson and Curley

Whitey and Curley

Candy and Curley

Carlson and Whitey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which river did George and Lennie stop at to take a drink after running from Weed?

Answer: Salinas

Lennie and George, the lovable duo, had to run from Weed because of Lennie's fascination with a woman's red dress.

2. Which of the following things did George NOT instruct Lennie to remember?

Answer: "Never talk to any woman you meet."

In order to remember these things, Lennie repeats them to himself over and over again.

3. What is the name of the blacksmith on the ranch where George and Lennie work?

Answer: Whitey

Whitey is described as a hard worker who is easily irritated.

4. For what reason did The Boss (at first) question George and Lennie?

Answer: He thought George was taking Lennie's pay for himself.

This is mainly because George never lets Lennie speak when they're there. George assures him that this is not the case.

5. When Lennie and George first encounter Curley's wife, what color dress is she wearing?

Answer: Red

This worries George because it's the same color dress that Lennie liked in Weed.

6. Which member of the ranch shot Old Candy's dog?

Answer: Carlson

Carlson insisted on doing this because the old dog smelled and was just hurting itself by staying alive. Candy initially disagreed, but then went along with it.

7. When Crooks is talking to Lennie about how he is not accepted, what does he say is right outside his window?

Answer: Manure

Lennie was interested in Crooks and soon Candy joined in on the conversation. At first Crooks wanted to come with the three to their ranch, but later he changed his mind.

8. Curley's wife never had an acting career because her little sister was always jealous.

Answer: False

She believed that she had no acting career because her mother was jealous. She told Lennie that she would have been a star if her mother had let her, although it seems that she actually just didn't have sufficient talent to succeed as an actress.

9. When Curley found his wife dead at the hands of Lennie, where did he say he was going to shoot the killer?

Answer: His guts

Curley was infuriated. His plan was to shoot Lennie in the guts a bunch of times so he would have a slow and painful death.

10. At the end of the story, after George shoots Lennie, which two characters question the attitude of George and Slim?

Answer: Carlson and Curley

To quote the story directly:

"Curley and Carlson looked after them. And Carlson said, "Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin' them two guys?"

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Source: Author Dead Man Inc

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