Of Mice And Men Quiz

A short quiz about various aspects of Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men. Some questions have more than one correct answer, and a lot is just based on personal opinion. These questions could add more ideas to your head though.

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1. How many women are mentioned in the novel?

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
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Other questions in this quiz

2. The title of the novel came from a poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns. What was the poem's name?

  • An Ode to Nature
  • To a Mouse
  • Of Mice and Men

3. Through the poem by Robert Burns, what theme(s) are associated with the novel?

  • Loneliness and dreams
  • Failure and racism.
  • Friendship

4. What can the word 'tart' imply about Curley's wife after closer analysis of the word? (This question is a matter of opinion and could be used for ideas rather than to test you.)

  • That she is a sweet treat to be consumed, emphasising the value of women at the time.
  • She is a promiscuous woman, showing how men thought of women at the time
  • That no men approve of her presence in the ranch.

5. What is a suggested reason for Carlson saying "Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin' them two guys?" On the subject of Slim and George after Lennie's death?

  • Because the others don't understand the companionship that George and Lennie had.
  • Because Carlson doesn't know Lennie is dead.
  • He doesn't understand why George would be sad for killing a murderer

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