John Steinbeck Quizzes
Test your knowledge of John Steinbeck by taking one of our user-contributed quizzes! Each quiz is multiple choice and includes questions on plot points, themes, and character traits. Test your knowledge online or print for classroom use.
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George Milton in Of Mice and Men
George Milton is Lennie Smalls' best friend. The two have an unusual but balanced relationship: Lennie is the brawn while George is the brains. Because of Lennie's mental challenges, George is... -
Lennie Small in Of Mice and Men
Lennie Small is a large man with a brain that doesn't work quite right. He is helped through life by his bosom companion, George Milton. Together, the pair of friends is in pursuit of the American... -
Curley's Wife in Of Mice and Men
Curley's Wife is never named, a fitting fate in that she is of little consequence to her husband or any of the other men on the ranch. She uses her sex appeal in desperate attention grabs, but... -
The Grapes of Wrath Character Quiz
This quiz focuses on the characters from the novel Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. -
The Chrysanthemums Overview
What do you know about Elisa, her prized flowers, her husband and the tinker who comes by, shaking up her world? Take the quiz over "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck and find out! -
Of Mice and Men Overview
"Tell me about the rabbits, George." Can anyone achieve the American Dream? George and Lennie think they can, even though they are poor and uneducated. Do you remember what happens to derail their... -
The Pearl Overview
Fisherman Kino believes his family's problems are over when he finds a "pearl of great price." But is his discovery too good to be true? Be sure you recall the price Kino ends up paying by taking... -
The Grapes of Wrath Overview
Why do the Joads move to California, and what happens to the family along the way? Find the answers to these questions and more from Steinbeck's celebrated novel with eNotes' The Grapes of Wrath... -
Of Mice and Men Chapter 1
In just a few sentences, it becomes clear that the travelling companions, Lennie Small and George Milton, are in pursuit of the American Dream of being self-sufficient property and homeowners.... -
Of Mice and Men Chapter 2
In an uncomfortable meeting in the bunk house, George feels compelled to offer explanations for Lennie. Do you remember the claims George makes, why he makes them, and the reaction to both of the...
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