Of Mice and Men Reading Quizzes

Chapter 1

Questions

1. Describe George's physical features.
2. Describe Lennie's physical features.
3. What surprising item is in Lennie's pocket?
4. What is the name of the town that George recalls in the following way:  "We run.  They was lookin' for us, but they didn't catch us."
5. George and Lennie excitedly talk about a dream for the future at the end of the chapter.  What is the big dream that George and Lennie share?

Answers

1. Small build, strong hands, slender arms, thin and bony nose (Bonus: wearing denim and a shapeless black hat)
2. George's opposite: huge man, shapeless of face, pale eyes, sloping shoulders, drags feet, arms loosely hanging by his side (Bonus: wearing denim and a shapeless black hat)
3. A dead mouse
4. Weed
5. To have a farm together someday