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What is the difference between a tractor and a horse?
What is the difference between a tractor and a horse?
When you walk in the barn you can feel the warmth of life, when the engine shuts off on the tractor; the tractor is dead.
Who comes to the empty house?
Who comes to the empty house?
Bands of little boys, to break windows of the house.
What seems to have replaced Highway 66 as a major east-west road?
What seems to have replaced Highway 66 as a major east-west road?
I-40
How far is it from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Bakersfield, California?
How far is it from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Bakersfield, California?
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What kind of car problems did the people going west have?
What kind of car problems did the people going west have?
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What warnings do the people at the travel store give travelers?
What warnings do the people at the travel store give travelers?
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What does Steinbeck compare the cars on the highway to?
What does Steinbeck compare the cars on the highway to?
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Did Ma tell Al she's afraid of going to California? What is her main concern?
Did Ma tell Al she's afraid of going to California? What is her main concern?
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Why did Tom get angry at the fat man at the service station?
Why did Tom get angry at the fat man at the service station?
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How do Rose and Connie usually act when they're together?
How do Rose and Connie usually act when they're together?
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How did the Joads meet the Wilsons? What happened that evening?
How did the Joads meet the Wilsons? What happened that evening?
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Who does 'black eyes that looked out of a well of horror' describe?
Who does 'black eyes that looked out of a well of horror' describe?
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It was important for the Joads to help the Wilsons with their car because?
It was important for the Joads to help the Wilsons with their car because?
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Study Notes
Key Differences and Comparisons
- Tractors lack life when turned off, contrasting with the warmth of living animals like horses.
- Steinbeck compares the movement of cars on the highway to injured beings, illustrating their struggle.
Characters and Interactions
- Young boys vandalize empty homes, reflecting the loss of community.
- Ma does not express fear about California; her focus is on meeting family's needs.
- Tom reacts angrily towards a service station attendant who mistakenly assumed they were broke.
Travel and Distance
- I-40 now serves as the primary east-west route, replacing Route 66.
- The distance from Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Bakersfield, California is approximately 2,000 miles.
Traveler’s Challenges
- Travelers face issues such as flat tires and lack of gasoline, indicating the difficulties of the journey.
- Warnings from travel store personnel highlight the scarcity of jobs for returning migrants.
Relationships and Events
- Rose and Connie share secretive moments, signifying their closeness amidst adversity.
- The Joad family meets the Wilsons when Pa requests assistance; tragedy strikes that night with Grandpa's death.
Descriptive Language
- Sairy Wilson is depicted with haunting eyes, symbolizing despair and hardship.
Acts of Kindness
- The Joads' aid to the Wilsons in car troubles is rooted in shared grief, as they helped bury Grandpa.
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Description
Explore the key themes and character interactions in Steinbeck's work. Analyze the contrasts between inanimate objects and living beings, the challenges faced by travelers, and the dynamics of family relationships during migration. This quiz will delve into the nuances that define Steinbeck's narrative style and character development.
