The Of Mice And Men quiz: 9 questions by Ameena Adel

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This is a quiz to test your knowledge about the great novella: Of Mice And Men by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

In what period did the story take place?

The Great Depression
The cold War
World War 1

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Who is George Milton?

The boss' son, a young, pugnacious character, once a semi-professional boxer.
A blind dog who is described as "old" and "crippled"
A young, pretty woman, who is mistrusted by her husband, Curley
A quick-witted man who is friends with Lennie. He looks after Lennie and dreams of a better life.

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Who is Lennie Small?

A ranch worker (described as a "swamper") who lost a hand in an accident
A mentally disabled, but strong man who travels with George. He dreams of "living off the fatta' the lan'" and being able to tend to rabbits.
A "jerkline skinner," the main driver of a mule team.

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What is George and Lennie's shared dream?

Traveling the world in 80 days
Being rich and successful
settling down on their own piece of land
Killing Curley

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Who protects who?

George protects Lennie
Lennie protects George
Curley protects Slim
Crooks protects Carlson

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Why did George and Lennie flee from their previous employment in Weed?

accusation of stealing food
accusation of stealing rabbits
accusation of murder
accusation of attempted rape

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Who offers to pitch in with Lennie and George so they can buy the farm by the end of the month?

Candy
Slim
Curley
Crooks

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Who accidentally kills the young and attractive wife of Curley?

George
Lennie
Slim
Curley

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Who shoots Lennie at the end?

Slim
Curley
George

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