Period 7 Of Mice And Men Quiz 5

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1. A man once promised Curley's wife that he'd make her a movie star.

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The given statement suggests that a man made a promise to Curley's wife to make her a movie star. This implies that the statement is true, as it indicates that the man made this promise to her at some point.

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Period 7 Of Mice And Men Quiz 5 - Quiz


This reading check is on Chapter 5 from Of Mice and Men.

2. Curley is suspicious of George, thinking he may have something to do with his wife's death.

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The given statement suggests that Curley is suspicious of George and believes that George may be involved in the death of Curley's wife. This implies that Curley has doubts or suspicions about George's possible role in the incident. Therefore, the correct answer is "True" as it aligns with the information provided.

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3. Lennie kills Curley's wife on purpose.

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The given statement is false. Lennie did not kill Curley's wife on purpose. In the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife while petting her hair too roughly, resulting in her death. Lennie's actions were driven by his lack of understanding and his immense strength, rather than any intentional harm.

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4. Who walks in on Lennie and the dead puppy?

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Curley's wife walks in on Lennie and the dead puppy. This event occurs in John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men." Lennie, who has a tendency to unintentionally harm animals due to his strength, accidentally kills the puppy while petting it too roughly. Curley's wife enters the barn and discovers Lennie with the dead puppy, leading to a conversation between the two characters. This encounter plays a significant role in the plot as it foreshadows future tragic events and highlights the vulnerability of both Lennie and Curley's wife.

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5. Lennie killed the puppy.

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Lennie killed the puppy. This statement is true. The question is straightforward and provides a clear statement of fact. It does not require any additional context or information to understand the answer.

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6. Curley's wife likes Curley.

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The statement suggests that Curley's wife likes Curley, but the correct answer is false. This implies that Curley's wife does not like Curley.

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7. What is in the barn with Lennie at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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In Chapter 5 of the book, "Of Mice and Men," Lennie is alone in the barn, and he is shown to have accidentally killed a puppy by petting it too roughly. This is significant as it foreshadows the tragic events that unfold later in the story.

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8. What does Lennie do after Curley's wife is dead?

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After Curley's wife is dead, Lennie runs and hides in the brush. This action can be attributed to Lennie's fear and panic due to the consequences of his unintentional actions. Lennie often resorts to hiding when he is overwhelmed or in trouble, as he struggles to comprehend the gravity of his actions. Running and hiding in the brush is his instinctive response to try and escape from the situation and avoid any further trouble.

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9. What does Curley plan on doing when he finds Lennie?

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Curley plans on shooting Lennie when he finds him. This suggests that Curley is seeking revenge for the incident involving his wife, in which Lennie accidentally killed her. Shooting Lennie can be seen as a way for Curley to take matters into his own hands and seek justice for his wife's death, rather than relying on the legal system or forgiving Lennie.

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10. Who says "Wha's the matter with me? Ain't I got a right to talk to nobody? Whatta they think I am, anyways?"

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Curley's wife says "Wha's the matter with me? Ain't I got a right to talk to nobody? Whatta they think I am, anyways?" This can be inferred from her desperate need for attention and validation due to her isolation on the ranch. Curley's wife feels ignored and belittled by the men, leading her to question her worth and demand the right to be heard. Her frustration stems from the patriarchal society she is in, which restricts her from freely expressing herself and seeking companionship.

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11. What does Curley's wife ask Lennie to do?

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Curley's wife asks Lennie to feel her hair. This is evident in the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, where Curley's wife approaches Lennie in the barn and allows him to touch her hair. This interaction ultimately leads to a tragic event later in the story.

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12. Who finds Curley's wife's body in the barn first?

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Candy finds Curley's wife's body in the barn first.

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A man once promised Curley's wife that he'd make her a movie star.
Curley is suspicious of George, thinking he may have something to do...
Lennie kills Curley's wife on purpose.
Who walks in on Lennie and the dead puppy?
Lennie killed the puppy.
Curley's wife likes Curley.
What is in the barn with Lennie at the beginning of Chapter 5?
What does Lennie do after Curley's wife is dead?
What does Curley plan on doing when he finds Lennie?
Who says "Wha's the matter with me? Ain't I got a right to talk to...
What does Curley's wife ask Lennie to do?
Who finds Curley's wife's body in the barn first?
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