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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
6661

Last 3 plays: wjames (8/10), Guest 185 (10/10), Guest 109 (8/10).

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

His dad held his head underwater too long

He had half of his brain removed

He got kicked in the head by a horse

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

Marbles

Toothpaste

Grease

Vaseline

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

Mayella

We are not told her name

Cindy

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

Lefty

Righty

Candy

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

Tend rabbits

Hike in the woods

Go swimming

Go fishing

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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 smells

He is old and useless

He has a skin problem

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 04 2025 : wjames: 8/10
Jun 24 2025 : Guest 185: 10/10
May 30 2025 : Guest 109: 8/10
May 27 2025 : Guest 95: 9/10
May 26 2025 : Guest 89: 10/10

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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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