Which one of the following is NOT related to the theme of belonging?
  • The racism which stops Crooks being welcomed into the bunkhouse
  • Lennie's insistence that he could look after himself without George
  • The isolation of Curley's wife as the only woman on the ranch
  • The distinction between migrant workers and those, such as Candy and Crooks, who are permanently attached to the ranch
Hope in the novel is powerful enough to overcome cynicism. Which character reluctantly allows his hope to overpower his doubts?
  • Crooks
  • Slim
  • Candy
  • George
The theme of friendship is best exemplified by the relationship between which characters?
  • Curley and his wife
  • Slim and Curley
  • George and Candy
  • Lennie and George
Before he hears about Lennie's and George's dream, Candy can only foresee leaving the ranch as a form of loss. What does he fear losing?
  • The respect of Slim
  • The chance to own another dog
  • Money
  • Purpose and dignity
Who represents an authentic form of authority?
  • Curley
  • The owner of the ranch
  • Slim
  • Carlson
How does the killing of Lennie differ from the vigilante violence planned for him by Curley?
  • Curley would have asked for Lennie to be arrested, not killed
  • George acts out of compassion
  • Lennie's killing by George is not a violent act
  • George has no emotions, whereas Curley is full of anger
What are George and Lennie denied in their lives as migrant laborers but hope to gain in their shared dream?
  • Romantic love
  • A chance to take control of their own lives
  • Friendship
  • All of the above
Which theme comes to the forefront during Lennie's discussion with Curley's wife in the barn?
  • Loneliness
  • Hope
  • Innocence
  • All of the above
The name of the nearby town, Soledad, is most closely related to which of the following themes?
  • Hope
  • Friendship
  • Loneliness
  • Injustice
What theme is shared in common by Lennie's crushing of Curley's hand, the episode in Weed, and the hunt for Lennie at the end of the novel?
  • Rough justice
  • Courage
  • The tragic condition of humanity
  • Loneliness
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