Of Mice and Men- John Steinback

Question 1

Who are the two main characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 1

George Milton and Lennie Small

Question 2

What is George’s dream for the future?

Answer 2

To own a piece of land and live independently.

Question 3

What is Lennie’s mental condition?

Answer 3

He has a mental disability and is described as being childlike.

Question 4

True or False: Lennie is aware of his own strength.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What does the title ‘Of Mice and Men’ allude to?

Answer 5

The fragility of dreams and the inevitability of failure.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The character Curley is the ______ of the ranch.

Answer 6

boss’s son

Question 7

What does Curley’s wife represent in the novel?

Answer 7

Isolation and the limited roles of women during the Great Depression.

Question 8

What animal does Lennie often dream about tending?

Answer 8

Rabbits

Question 9

Who kills Lennie at the end of the novel?

Answer 9

George Milton

Question 10

What is the significance of the character Candy’s dog?

Answer 10

It symbolizes the fate of those who are deemed useless in society.

Question 11

True or False: Slim is respected by the other ranch workers.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the primary setting of ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 12

A ranch in California during the Great Depression.

Question 13

What does the character Crooks represent?

Answer 13

Racial discrimination and loneliness.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: What is Lennie’s favorite thing to pet?

Answer 14

A) Mice B) Rabbits C) Dogs D) Cats

Question 15

What does George repeatedly tell Lennie to remember?

Answer 15

To return to the brush if he gets in trouble.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The theme of _____ is central to the story.

Answer 16

Friendship

Question 17

What tragic event occurs in the barn involving Curley’s wife?

Answer 17

Lennie accidentally kills her.

Question 18

True or False: George is always kind to Lennie.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the primary conflict in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

Answer 19

The struggle for survival and the pursuit of dreams.

Question 20

What does the dream farm symbolize for George and Lennie?

Answer 20

Hope and the possibility of a better life.

Question 21

Who is the character that represents the American Dream?

Answer 21

George Milton

Question 22

What does the character Curley often do to assert his dominance?

Answer 22

He picks fights with larger men.

Question 23

What does the character Slim do on the ranch?

Answer 23

He is a skilled mule driver and respected leader.

Question 24

What does the phrase ‘the best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men’ refer to in the novel?

Answer 24

The idea that plans often go awry.

Question 25

What is George's ultimate decision regarding Lennie?

Answer 25

To end Lennie's life to save him from a worse fate.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: Lennie is fascinated by ________ because they are soft.

Answer 26

soft things

Question 27

What does the character Carlson represent?

Answer 27

The harshness of life and the practicality of survival.

Question 28

True or False: George and Lennie's relationship is purely transactional.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

What does the riverbank at the beginning and end of the novel symbolize?

Answer 29

A place of safety and peace.

Question 30

What is the significance of the character's names George and Lennie?

Answer 30

George represents intelligence and control, while Lennie represents innocence and vulnerability.

Question 31

What is the role of foreshadowing in 'Of Mice and Men'?

Answer 31

It hints at future events and the tragic ending.

Question 32

What does the character Crooks say about loneliness?

Answer 32

He believes that loneliness is a part of life for marginalized individuals.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The character of Lennie is often compared to a _______.

Answer 33

child

Question 34

What does George tell Lennie to do when trouble arises?

Answer 34

To hide in the brush.

Question 35

What does the character Candy fear regarding his old age?

Answer 35

Being useless and abandoned.

Question 36

What does the term 'bindle' refer to in the novel?

Answer 36

A bundle of belongings carried by a migrant worker.

Question 37

What does the character Curley's wife reveal about her dreams?

Answer 37

She dreams of being a movie star but feels trapped.

Question 38

True or False: The novel ends with a sense of hope for the future.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

What does the character Slim say about George and Lennie's relationship?

Answer 39

He recognizes it as unique and special.

Question 40

Who is the character that often feels threatened by Curley?

Answer 40

Lennie Small

Question 41

What does the character of George often do to cope with stress?

Answer 41

He tells stories about their dream farm.

Question 42

What happens to the dream of owning a farm by the end of the novel?

Answer 42

It is shattered after Lennie's death.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The story explores the theme of _______ and _______.

Answer 43

friendship, loneliness

Question 44

What does the character Crooks say when he first meets Lennie?

Answer 44

He is initially distrustful and defensive.

Question 45

What does George do after he shoots Lennie?

Answer 45

He is left in grief and solitude.

Question 46

What does Lennie's death symbolize in the context of the novel?

Answer 46

The loss of innocence and the destruction of dreams.

Question 47

Multiple Choice: What is the primary theme of 'Of Mice and Men'?

Answer 47

A) Friendship B) Love C) Betrayal D) War

Question 48

What does the character of Curley's wife represent about women in the 1930s?

Answer 48

Her struggles reflect the limited roles and isolation of women.

Question 49

What role does foreshadowing play regarding Lennie's actions?

Answer 49

It hints at the tragic consequences of his lack of control.

Question 50

What is the significance of the relationship between George and Lennie?

Answer 50

It highlights the importance of companionship in a harsh world.

Question 51

What does the character Candy want to do with George and Lennie?

Answer 51

He wants to join them in their dream of owning a farm.

Question 52

What is the final image of the novel?

Answer 52

George sitting alone by the river after Lennie's death.