The Grapes of Wrath Quiz

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.

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.