Revision Quiz Flashcards
Who are the two main characters in ‘Of Mice and Men’?
George Milton and Lennie Small
What is the setting of ‘Of Mice and Men’?
California during the Great Depression
True or False: Lennie is mentally disabled.
True
What dream do George and Lennie share?
To own a piece of land and live independently
Fill in the blank: George often tells Lennie to ‘look at the __________.’
rabbits
What event triggers the climax of the story?
Lennie’s accidental killing of Curley’s wife
What does Lennie accidentally kill in the story?
Curley’s wife
Who is the character that represents loneliness and isolation on the ranch?
Crooks
Multiple Choice: What does Curley do to assert his dominance?
He picks fights with larger men
What does George do at the end of the novel?
He shoots Lennie to save him from a worse fate
True or False: The story ends with George and Lennie achieving their dream.
False
What is the significance of the title ‘Of Mice and Men’?
It reflects the fragility of dreams and plans, inspired by a poem by Robert Burns.
Who is the boss on the ranch?
Curley’s father
Fill in the blank: Lennie has a mental disability that causes him to have the mind of a __________.
child
What does George often do to protect Lennie?
He acts as his caretaker and makes decisions for him.
Who is the only female character in the story?
Curley’s wife
What does Crooks say about loneliness?
He states that a man needs companionship to survive.
True or False: George and Lennie have been friends since childhood.
True
What does Lennie love to pet?
Soft things
Multiple Choice: Which character is described as a ‘tart’?
Curley’s wife
What does George tell Lennie to remember?
To hide in the brush if he gets into trouble.
Fill in the blank: Lennie accidentally kills a __________ in the barn.
puppy
What does the character Slim represent in the story?
Wisdom and fairness
What is the fate of Lennie at the end of the novel?
He is killed by George.
