Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Questions & Answers

Where did the bus drop the two men off? - Correct Answer 2 miles from the ranch near Salinas river How is George described? - Correct Answer As a short, small, slim, working man: "small and quick and dark of face" "restless eyes" "strong, sharp features" "strong hands" "slender arms" "thin bony nose" How is Lennie described? - Correct Answer As a man with big, broad shoulders, who walks like a bear: "huge", "shapeless", "large pale eyes", "wide sloping shoulders", "dragging his feet...the way a bear drags his paws" What does Lennie do with the water that makes him proud of himself? - Correct Answer He creates ripples across the water What does Lennie not have in his pocket? - Correct Answer bus ticket; work card Why does Lennie not have it in his pocket? - Correct Answer George took it so Lennie wouldn't lose it What does Lennie take out of his pocket that gets him yelled at by George? - Correct Answer A dead mouse What did Lennie want to do with it? - Correct Answer He wanted to pet it Where are George and Lennie going? - Correct Answer To a ranch for work From where are George and Lennie coming? - Correct Answer Weed, California When they get to where they are going, what does George tell Lennie to do? - Correct Answer To not say a word Why did George and Lennie leave the last place they were at? - Correct Answer Lennie messed up When Lennie goes out to get wood for a fire, what does he bring back that George takes away? - Correct Answer A mouse Who used to give Lennie mice? - Correct Answer His Aunt Clara Why did she stop giving Lennie mice? - Correct Answer He kept petting them too hard a