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What triggers the Joad family's migration to California?
What triggers the Joad family's migration to California?
What is the name of the former preacher who influences Tom Joad?
What is the name of the former preacher who influences Tom Joad?
What does the turtle symbolize in the novel's opening scene?
What does the turtle symbolize in the novel's opening scene?
Which character represents the exploited and oppressed migrant workers?
Which character represents the exploited and oppressed migrant workers?
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What is the name of the government-run camp where the Joads stay?
What is the name of the government-run camp where the Joads stay?
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What is the nickname given to the large landowners who exploit the migrant workers?
What is the nickname given to the large landowners who exploit the migrant workers?
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What kind of work does Tom Joad find in California?
What kind of work does Tom Joad find in California?
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What event ultimately leads to Tom Joad's decision to become involved in social justice?
What event ultimately leads to Tom Joad's decision to become involved in social justice?
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What is the name of the Joad family's old sharecropping home in Oklahoma?
What is the name of the Joad family's old sharecropping home in Oklahoma?
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Who becomes a surrogate father figure to Tom Joad in the novel?
Who becomes a surrogate father figure to Tom Joad in the novel?
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What is the primary crop mentioned in the novel that the Joads and other migrants pick in California?
What is the primary crop mentioned in the novel that the Joads and other migrants pick in California?
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What is the symbolic meaning of the red sunrise mentioned in the novel?
What is the symbolic meaning of the red sunrise mentioned in the novel?
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Study Notes
The Grapes of Wrath
Joad Family
- Tom Joad is the eldest son of the Joad family.
- Ma Joad is the matriarch and emotional center of the novel.
- Pa Joad is the father of the Joad family.
Migration to California
- The Joad family's migration to California is triggered by the Dust Bowl.
- The family travels to California in search of a better life.
Characters
- Jim Casy is a former preacher who becomes a significant influence on Tom Joad.
- Jim Casy is a symbol of the exploited and oppressed migrant workers.
- Rose of Sharon is a symbol of selfless compassion in the novel.
Government Camp
- The Joads stay at a government-run camp called Weedpatch.
- A tragic event occurs at the government camp that deeply affects the Joad family.
Work and Exploitation
- Tom Joad finds work as a fruit picker in California.
- The large landowners who exploit the migrant workers are referred to as "Fat Cats".
Home and Family
- The Joad family's old sharecropping home in Oklahoma is called "Dusty Acres".
- Al Joad is Tom's younger brother who leaves the family temporarily.
Tragic Events
- Rose of Sharon loses her baby towards the end of the novel.
- A flood is a significant event that occurs at the government camp.
Social Justice
- Tom Joad becomes involved in social justice after witnessing police brutality.
- The Agricultural Workers Union tries to organize the migrant workers in California.
The Novel
- The novel is set in California, with the primary crop being grapes.
- Tom Joad becomes a migrant worker advocate at the end of the novel.
- The author of "The Grapes of Wrath" is John Steinbeck.
- The title "The Grapes of Wrath" alludes to a biblical passage and symbolizes hope and desperation.
Symbolism
- The turtle in the novel's opening scene symbolizes persistence.
- The red sunrise mentioned in the novel symbolizes hope.
- The Joad family uses a tarp to cover the deceased Granma when they bury her.
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Test your knowledge of John Steinbeck's classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, with this quiz. Covering characters, events, and themes, this quiz is perfect for literature lovers and students alike. See how well you remember the Joad family's journey from Oklahoma to California.
