Of Mice And Men Quiz 20 (60 MCQs)

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1. The hurricane left a trail of debris scattered throughout the neighborhood. What does the word 'debris' mean?
2. What does Curley's wife's death reveal about her character?
3. The author includes this dialogue between Lennie and George to .....
4. Which answer most accurately describes how Curley's wife found out that Lennie broke Curley's hand?
5. True or False:Crooks still wants to join George and Lennie's farm by the end of Chapter 4.
6. Candy tells George that Curley's wife is a tart with a roving eye.
7. What vocabulary word best fits the sentence below? Upon seeing the teenager squalling in the middle of the parking lot, tears and snot running down his face as he sat in a pathetic heap, the woman said, "My goodness, that child lacks ..... !"
8. To soften in feeling or temper, as a person
9. Slim's dog Lulu had 9 pups, which was too many she could nurse. What did Slim do with the four smallest ones?
10. What personal possessions does Crooks have?
11. What is George's attitude towards Lennie drinking water from the pool?
12. Apart, indifferent
13. How does the interaction between Crooks and Curley's wife highlight societal attitudes of the time?
14. Acting that consists mostly of gestures; no speech
15. The ranch boss is suspicious of George and Lennie because George does all the talking.
16. Who else supports Carlson's idea of shooting Candy's dog?
17. Things that the narrator specifically tells the reader about the character
18. Belittling and insulting
19. Lose of hope; hopelessness.
20. Elaborate (adjective)
21. Which word describes 'in a haughty, dictatorial, or overbearing manner'?
22. Full of mental upset
23. What animal does Lennie really want to own?
24. In the text it states the following: "When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible" (Steinbeck). What is the best definition for the word reprehensible based on the way it is used in the text?
25. Far off toward the highway a man shouted something, and another man shouted back. The sycamore limbs rustled under a little wind that died immediately.
26. Who threatens Curley with telling the truth, if George and Lennie get fired?
27. What is an antonym for disengage?
28. He had an elaborate plan for a successful bank robbery.
29. Which term best fits with the following synonyms:appear, rise
30. He wants in on the dream of land with George and Lennie.
31. Who wanders into Crooks' room after seeing the light?
32. Who said this:'Nobody can't blame a person for lookin'.'?
33. True or False:Curley's wife hates staying at home all day.
34. Candy's dependence on his dog represents what in the novel?
35. What can be inferred about the future of George and Lennie's relationship at the end of Chapter 5?
36. After getting beat for the third time in a row, the football team ..... left the field.
37. George says his life would be carefree if only he didn't have to look after Lennie.
38. Natalie's love for theater shone through her ..... performance, as she expertly conveyed a range of emotions and actions without uttering a single word.
39. Referred to as a tramp, a tart, and a looloo
40. Why does Slim tell George, "You hadda, George. I swear you hadda."
41. Verb; provided comfort to someone who is distressed or saddened
42. A small amount, lacking in quality or quantity
43. "There was ..... a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject ..... " Who is this describing?
44. Twisted or strained out of shape
45. WHO DISCOVERS CURLEY'S DEAD WIFE?
46. "Moved clumsily or heavily" is the definition of:
47. What does Carlson want to do with Candy's dog?
48. The prince of the ranchOn any subject ..... love, law ..... His word is final
49. But Lennie made an elaborate pantomime of innocence.
50. Think intently and at length; reflect deeply on a subject
51. What actually happens to Curley's hand?
52. Showing doubt or disbelief
53. An act or occasion of winning
54. The girl's dress in WeedIs the exact same colorAs Curley's Wife's shoes .....
55. She whimpered and cringed to the packing box, and jumped in among the puppies.
56. Consider in a comprehensive way; evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
57. Removed; took off
58. Tiny, slight strands or pieces
59. TRUE or FALSE Slim feels no remorse for George in the end of the story
60. "Slowly, like a terrier who doesn't want to bring a ball to its master, Lennie approached, drew back, approached again." This quote is an example of what type of figurative language?