This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > American Classics > Of Mice And Men > Of Mice And Men – Quiz 84 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Of Mice And Men Quiz 84 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which character is old and an example of what happens to lonely men on ranches as they grow older? A) Candy. B) Slim. C) Curley. D) Carlson. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Candy. 2. What is Carlson's solution to the problem of the dog? A) Poison it. B) Lose it. C) Shoot it. D) Nurse it back to health. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shoot it. 3. Which statement best describes how Lennie is supposed to behave in front of the new boss at the ranch? A) Lennie is supposed to tell the boss all the details of why they left their last job. B) Lennie is supposed to impress the boss with his sense of humor. C) Lennie is supposed to beat up the boss and take his wallet. D) Lennie is supposed to keep silent and let George do all the talking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lennie is supposed to keep silent and let George do all the talking. 4. Which of the following statements about George best supports the idea he is getting frustrated with Lennie? A) "You can have a million rabbits Lennie.". B) "O.K. Someday-we're gonna get the jack together and we're gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an' a cow and some pigs". C) "Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God a'mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy. D) "Good boy! That's fine, Lennie! Maybe you're gettin' better. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God a'mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy. 5. In a pleased or self-satisfied way, often without awareness of some potential danger or defect A) Contorted. B) Mollified. C) Ominously. D) Complacently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complacently. 6. "Some people got kinda coarse hair, " she said complacently. A) Rough to the touch. B) Cry or whine with snuffling. C) Reveal in private. D) Sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rough to the touch. 7. What is the REAL reason Crooks is upset with Lennie's "visit" ? A) He doesn't want to get in trouble being caught conversing with one of the white ranch hands. B) He knows he is not wanted in the bunk house, so he doesn't want anyone to come into his living quarters. C) Lennie may get comfortable with coming to see Crooks and may want to sleep there. D) Crooks is afraid that Lennie will mess up his things. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He knows he is not wanted in the bunk house, so he doesn't want anyone to come into his living quarters. 8. Who is the old, disabled swamper? A) The Boss. B) Candy. C) Carlson. D) Slim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Candy. 9. Define BRUTALLY A) In a loud and obvious way. B) In a harsh or cruel way. C) In a warm and friendly way. D) In a kind and reassuring way. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In a harsh or cruel way. 10. Which character is not as vicious as Curley, but lacks empathy and understanding for others? A) Crooks. B) Curley's wife. C) Slim. D) Carlson. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carlson. 11. Identify whether the following pairing is an example of antonyms or synonyms:derogatory/ flattering A) Antonym. B) Synonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antonym. 12. Using the tone you selected for your answer to the previous question, which adjective best captures how the author would describe Curley? A) Sad. B) Naive. C) Insensitive. D) Compassionate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Insensitive. 13. Marked by balance or readiness for action A) Poised. B) Juncture. C) Lumber. D) Crestfallen. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Poised. 14. What sport is Curley good at? A) Fencing. B) Baseball. C) Football. D) Boxing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Boxing. 15. Became less violent and intense A) Indignation. B) Disarming. C) Contemptuously. D) Subsided. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subsided. 16. Carlson kills Candy's dog A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. This character's dog just gave birth to a litter of puppies. Lennie is excited because George promises to ask him if Lennie can have one of the puppies. A) Candy. B) Slim. C) The boss. D) Carlson. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slim. 18. What is the definition of complacently? A) Twisted or bent out of the normal shape. B) Puzzled, confused, or bewildered. C) Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. D) With pleasure or satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With pleasure or satisfaction. 19. Which term best fits with the following synonyms:rapidly, vigorously A) Despairingly. B) Brusquely. C) Recumbently. D) Quiveringly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brusquely. 20. Why did they have to leave the last farm in Weeds? A) Lennie wouldn't let go of a girl's pretty dress. B) George stole from the boss. C) Lennie killed too many mice. D) The bank foreclosed on the farm's mortgage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lennie wouldn't let go of a girl's pretty dress. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAmerican Classics QuizzesOf Mice And Men Quiz 1Of Mice And Men Quiz 2Of Mice And Men Quiz 3Of Mice And Men Quiz 4Of Mice And Men Quiz 5Of Mice And Men Quiz 6Of Mice And Men Quiz 7Of Mice And Men Quiz 8Of Mice And Men Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books