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10 Questions: Of Mice and Men Multiple Choice Quiz | Literature

Of Mice and Men is a great novel. If you haven't read it, you should! ENJOY :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by angelbear. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
angelbear

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
13,496

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6664

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (10/10), CLeetz (10/10), Guest 73 (1/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. What is Lennie's last name? Hint

Hill

Biggs

Small

Shorts

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2. What does George tell the boss happened to Lennie? Hint

He was plain old insane

He got kicked in the head by a horse

He had half of his brain removed

His dad held his head underwater too long

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3. What is the glove on Curley's hand filled with? Hint

Toothpaste

Marbles

Vaseline

Grease

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4. What is Curley's wife's name? Hint

We are not told her name

Cindy

Mayella

Suzanna

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5. Who wrote "Of Mice and Men"?

Answer: (2 words)

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6. What is the name of the man with one hand? Hint

Sugar

Candy

Righty

Lefty

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7. What is the one thing that Lennie wanted to do? Hint

Go fishing

Go swimming

Tend rabbits

Hike in the woods

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8. Who is the man who is respected by everyone on the ranch?

Answer: (1 word)

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9. How is Candy like his dog? Hint

He is old and useless

He has a skin problem

He smells

He gets shot

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10. What does Lennie wish they had with the beans? Hint

Hot dogs

A fork

Ketchup

Bread

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Most Recent Scores

Jul 23 2025 : Guest 49: 10/10
Jul 17 2025 : CLeetz: 10/10
Jul 15 2025 : Guest 73: 1/10
Jul 04 2025 : wjames: 8/10
Jun 24 2025 : Guest 185: 10/10
May 30 2025 : Guest 109: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Lennie's last name?

Answer: Small

Lenny is a big guy so it is strange he is named Lennie Small; something like Little John. :-)

2. What does George tell the boss happened to Lennie?

Answer: He got kicked in the head by a horse

3. What is the glove on Curley's hand filled with?

Answer: Vaseline

He keeps it filled with Vaseline to keep it soft for his wife.

4. What is Curley's wife's name?

Answer: We are not told her name

5. Who wrote "Of Mice and Men"?

Answer: John Steinbeck

6. What is the name of the man with one hand?

Answer: Candy

7. What is the one thing that Lennie wanted to do?

Answer: Tend rabbits

8. Who is the man who is respected by everyone on the ranch?

Answer: Slim

9. How is Candy like his dog?

Answer: He is old and useless

10. What does Lennie wish they had with the beans?

Answer: Ketchup

Source: Author angelbear

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