Of Mice & Men Chapter 1 Comprehension Questions

Where did the bus drop the two men off?

A few miles south of Soledad, 2 miles from the ranch near salinas river

How is George described?

Small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features

How is Lennie described?

Huge man, shapeless of face with large, pale eyes with wide sloping shoulders

What does Lennie do with the water that makes him proof himself?

He creates ripples across the water(splashes water)

What does Lennie not have in his pocket?

bus ticket; work card

Why does Lennie not have it in his pocket?

George took it so lennie wouldnt lose it

What does Lennie take out of his pocket that gets him yelled at by George?

A dead mouse

What did Lennie want to do with this item?

he wanted to pet it as he walked

Where are George and Lennie going?

to a ranch for work

From where are George and Lennie coming?

Weed

When they get to where they are going, what does George tell Lennie to do?

to not say a word

Why did George and Lennie leave the last place they were at?

They were ran out because Lennie messed up

When Lennie goes out to get wood for the fire, what does he bring back that George takes away?

A mouse

Who used to give Lennie mice?

Aunt clara

Why did she stop giving Lennie mice?

he kept petting them too hard and killing them

What does Lennie want with his dinner that they don't have?

Ketchup

What does George imply happened in weed with the girl?

that Lennie messed up and was innocent on anything that the girl would say

What dream does George and Lennie share?

The rabbits and their own ranch

Where does George tell Lennie to go if he gets in trouble?

to the brush by the river

Explain the relationship that exists between George and Lennie based on chapter 1 of the book?

George is like a big brother to lennie and watches over him. George is sometimes harsh, but for lennie's own good.