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What happens in Chapter 16 of The Grapes of Wrath?
The Joad and Wilson families travel for two days and settle into a new routine on the highway, worrying about splitting the family up.
What transformation do the farmers experience in Chapter 17?
They are no longer farmers but 'migrant men' as they travel together and create communities.
What obstacles do the Joads and Wilsons face upon arriving in California in Chapter 18?
They encounter the hostility of locals who derogatorily call them 'Okies' and face challenges finding work.
What is the situation of the wealthy farmers in California as described in Chapter 19?
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How does Ma and Pa Joad handle Granma's death in Chapter 20?
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What is the youth Floyd Knowles' advice to Tom in Chapter 20?
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What event happens during the camp dance in Chapter 24?
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How does Spring affect small local farmers in Chapter 25?
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What challenges do the Joads face in finding work in Chapter 27?
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What happens as the rain continues to fall in Chapter 30?
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Study Notes
Chapter 16
- The Joad and Wilson families travel and adapt to life on the highway, seeing it as home.
- Rose of Sharon expresses plans to live in town with Connie, worrying Ma Joad about family unity.
- The Wilsons' car breaks down; Tom and Casy stay behind to help, but Ma insists on staying together.
- A man in a camp warns of false promises in California, sharing his tragic tale of starvation and desperation.
Chapter 17
- Migrant families form tight-knit communities along the highway, sharing resources and rules.
- Their identities shift from farmers to "migrant men" due to their new circumstances.
Chapter 18
- The Joads and Wilsons reach California but find desert obstacles ahead.
- A father and son returning from California caution the Joads about the hostility towards "Okies."
- Noah chooses to remain behind, feeling unloved within the family.
- Granma's health declines, and the family faces police harassment, leading to the departure without the Wilsons.
Chapter 19
- California's land was once Mexican but claimed by American squatters, creating a divide between wealthy farmers and the desperate migrants.
- Wealthy farmers use low wages to maintain their wealth, while "Okies" seek fair wages and survival.
Chapter 20
- Unable to afford Granma's burial, Ma and Pa Joad join the crowded Hooverville camp.
- Floyd Knowles teaches Tom survival tactics when dealing with police; organizing workers is dangerous.
- A contractor attempts to recruit workers, leading to a violent arrest of Knowles.
- Casy sacrifices himself for the group's safety, leaving Uncle John to cope with grief.
Chapter 21
- Hostility towards migrants escalates, causing fear among property owners and leading to violent vigilante groups.
- Growing destitution leads to crisis as large landowners consolidate control.
Chapter 22
- The Joads find refuge in the government-sponsored Weedpatch camp, avoiding corrupt authority.
- Tom learns about the Farmers' Association, which exploits labor to suppress wages.
- Ma experiences kindness from camp managers, improving her spirits.
Chapter 23
- Migrations find solace in music and storytelling as a means to escape their misery.
- Preachers sermonize about sin, leading to mass baptisms, showcasing the spiritual struggles of the people.
Chapter 24
- The night of a planned riot occurs at the camp dance; volunteers prepare for agitators.
- Instigators are identified and expelled before chaos can unfold, revealing the community's resilience.
Chapter 25
- Small-scale farmers face ruin from large landowners during California's bountiful spring.
- Anger and resentment build among the people as economic strife heightens.
Chapter 26
- The Joads' situation worsens after a month in the camp, leading to their departure for work.
- They discover exploitative wages for peach-picking jobs, yet accept out of desperation.
Chapter 27
- Ads for cotton field work increase, with wages higher but requiring workers to buy their own sacks on credit.
- Crooked practices among owners exacerbate migrant hardships, leading them to cheat the scales.
Chapter 28
- The Joads struggle for financial stability while living in a boxcar with another family.
- Ruthie's reckless boasting reveals Tom's secret, prompting Ma to warn him.
- Tom embraces Jim Casy's philosophy of unity among workers.
Chapter 29
- A torrential rainstorm halts all work, leading to desperation among men and women.
- Fear transforms into anger as hunger persists, driving an unbroken spirit among families.
Chapter 30
- The relentless rains trigger a flood, forcing the Joads to seek safety while Rose of Sharon goes into labor.
- After the stillbirth of her baby, she shares her breast milk with a starving man, signifying compassion amid despair.
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This quiz features key plot points from chapters 16 to 30 of 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. Explore the journey of the Joad and Wilson families as they adapt to their new circumstances and face the challenges of migration. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this classic novel.
