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Because they don't have enough money for a burial, where do the Joads leave Granma's body?
Because they don't have enough money for a burial, where do the Joads leave Granma's body?
coroner's office
What does Floyd Knowles tell Tom to do if he ever has an encounter with the police?
What does Floyd Knowles tell Tom to do if he ever has an encounter with the police?
act stupid
Floyd Knowles warns Tom that the workers will be blacklisted by the landowners for _____ _____ _____.
Floyd Knowles warns Tom that the workers will be blacklisted by the landowners for _____ _____ _____.
attempting to organize
What does Rose of Sharon want Connie to study in California?
What does Rose of Sharon want Connie to study in California?
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What does Floyd Knowles do that enrages the man who wants workers for a fruit-picking job in Tulare County?
What does Floyd Knowles do that enrages the man who wants workers for a fruit-picking job in Tulare County?
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Where do the Joads stay in this chapter?
Where do the Joads stay in this chapter?
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How does the young man Tom meets describe the mayor of the Hooverville?
How does the young man Tom meets describe the mayor of the Hooverville?
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What made the Joads decide to have Granma buried by the county?
What made the Joads decide to have Granma buried by the county?
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Who befriended the Joads at the camp?
Who befriended the Joads at the camp?
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What does Floyd tell Tom about the chances of finding steady work?
What does Floyd tell Tom about the chances of finding steady work?
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Who does Ma let take whatever is left in the cooking pot after she feeds her family?
Who does Ma let take whatever is left in the cooking pot after she feeds her family?
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Who talks back to the man who came to the camp offering work for the men?
Who talks back to the man who came to the camp offering work for the men?
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What does Casy do after the policeman is knocked unconscious?
What does Casy do after the policeman is knocked unconscious?
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Which direction does Tom decide the family needs to travel to reach the government camps?
Which direction does Tom decide the family needs to travel to reach the government camps?
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How is the mayor of the Hooverville described?
How is the mayor of the Hooverville described?
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What does Connie wish he studied back in Oklahoma?
What does Connie wish he studied back in Oklahoma?
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Where does Connie wish he was instead of California?
Where does Connie wish he was instead of California?
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How much does gas cost per gallon?
How much does gas cost per gallon?
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Who do the Joads meet at the camp in this chapter?
Who do the Joads meet at the camp in this chapter?
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Which place is told to have work by Floyd?
Which place is told to have work by Floyd?
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How far away is the Santa Clara Valley?
How far away is the Santa Clara Valley?
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Where did the land contractor have work?
Where did the land contractor have work?
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Who tripped the deputy?
Who tripped the deputy?
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Who knocked the deputy out?
Who knocked the deputy out?
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Who is greatly shaken by Casy's sacrifice?
Who is greatly shaken by Casy's sacrifice?
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Uncle John gets ____ because he would not be able to bear his sorrow otherwise.
Uncle John gets ____ because he would not be able to bear his sorrow otherwise.
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How much money did Uncle John use to get drunk?
How much money did Uncle John use to get drunk?
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What road are the Joads taking at the end of this chapter?
What road are the Joads taking at the end of this chapter?
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The crowd of men that stopped the Joads' truck wore the hats of what organization?
The crowd of men that stopped the Joads' truck wore the hats of what organization?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- Joads leave Granma's body at the county coroner's office due to financial constraints for burial.
- Floyd Knowles advises Tom to act uninformed during police encounters to avoid trouble.
- Workers attempting to organize for better conditions risk being blacklisted by landowners, as warned by Floyd Knowles.
Setting and Locations
- Joads reside in a Hooverville, a makeshift community for displaced individuals during the Great Depression.
- The journey is directed towards the South, aiming for government camps that provide assistance.
Social and Economic Challenges
- Ma Joad shares food with hungry children in the camp, showcasing community charity despite their struggles.
- Granma's burial is arranged by the county since costs are deemed too expensive for the Joads.
Relationships and Interactions
- Floyd Knowles becomes a significant ally to the Joads, advocating for fair treatment of workers.
- Casy, a friend of the Joads, takes the blame after a conflict with police, affecting the group's dynamics.
Material Conditions
- Gasoline is priced at 15 cents per gallon, reflecting the economic conditions of the time.
- Uncle John copes with emotional turmoil by drinking, spending 2 dollars to seek relief from his sorrow.
Transportation and Travel
- Joads are traveling on Highway 99, indicating their ongoing migration in search of work.
- The Santa Clara Valley is highlighted as a potential place for jobs, located 200 miles away, drawing attention to labor migration patterns.
Community Dynamics
- The American Legion's hats worn by men stopping the Joads reflect the presence of veteran organizations during the period.
- The mayor of the Hooverville is described as "bull-simple," suggesting issues with governance within the community.
Personal Aspirations
- Rose of Sharon dreams of Connie studying radios in California, showing a desire for a better future.
- Connie expresses regret about not studying tractors in Oklahoma, indicating longing for opportunities in agriculture.
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