OMAM Chapter One

This quiz is designed to encourage close reading of the first chapter in the book, Of Mice and Men. Once you become accustomed to taking these sorts of quizzes, it will become a habit to read the story more closely.

If you didn't do well on this quiz,you need to examine the possible reasons. If it's a matter of not reading, that's a simple fix. If it a comprehension issue, then use all the resources I give you.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. The story concerns two brothers, George and Lenny.
True
False
2. George and Lenny have been chased out of Weed because
they stole money
George is tired of his job
Lenny tightens his grip when frightened
they have been promised land.
3. The setting of the story is the
Salinas valley
Oregon Trail
river's edge
Weed, California
4. Lenny likes to carry these in his pocket
small furry animals
flowers
sunflower seeds
maps
5. When at the river, what does George tell Lenny to do?
Take a bath
Fish for their dinner
Stay away from the water
Return there if there is trouble
6. What is George's response to Lenny's request for "ketchup"?
He gets really upset
He gives him ketchup packets
He says he's sorry
He says he'll buy some
7. What does the sort of language George and Lenny use say about them?
George has a good education
They both have had some education
Only George has probably gone to school
Lenny has graduated from high school
8. George claims these types of people lead lonely lives.
Farm workers
Farm owners
People without families
children
9. What is George and Lenny's plan?
To own a farm together
To win the lottery
To earn enough money to move to Mexico
To leave for the ranch right away.
10. What will Lenny do on this farm if he is good?
Feed the chickens.
Dig a well.
Plant his favorite crop.
Have his own room.

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