Of Mice and Men Test

This is a test on the book Of Mice and Men by John Stienbeck. It the main events of the novel as well as some minor ones. It is helpful to take if you are studying for a quiz, or just want to see how well you know the book.

How well do you know the book Of Mice and Men? Do you think you know everything about it? Do you think you pass this test with your eyes closed? If so, take this test and prove yourself right!

Created by: Jessica
  1. Of Mice and Men is set in which decade?
  2. What is George's last name?
  3. What is Lennie's last name?
  4. What does George tell Lennie when he is drinking water from the pool?
  5. Why is George mad at the bus driver?
  6. What did George and Lennie get from Murray and Ready's?
  7. Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket?
  8. What is the name of the town in which George and Lennie have fled from?
  9. Why did George and Lennie leave that town?
  10. What excites Lennie most about his dream life with George?
  11. What does George want Lennie to do when they meet the boss?
  12. What does Lennie say he can do if George does not want him around anymore
  13. Who is the first person George and Lennie meet at the ranch?
  14. Why does Curley wear a glove full of Vaseline on one hand?
  15. When does George say it is okay for Lennie to talk to Curley's wife?
  16. What is Old Susy's Place?
  17. Why dosn't Candy want to get rid of his old dog?
  18. Why does Carlson insist on shooting Candy's dog?
  19. What does Curley wear to set himself apart from the other men?
  20. Who cared for Lennie before George?
  21. How did Crooks get his name?
  22. Who do George and Lennie agree to let live on their farm with them?
  23. How does Lennie hurt Curley?
  24. What does Crooks say to Lennie that upsets him?
  25. What did Curley's wife have a chance to be?
  26. What does Curley's wife offer to let Lennie touch?
  27. Who finds Curley's wife dead?
  28. Who's gun does George take before he goes to find Lennie?
  29. After killing Curley's wife, what does Lennie imagine to scold him for his bad behavior?
  30. What does George say to Lennie before shooting him?
  31. Who was the only person to understand the bond between George and Lennie?

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