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What was one of the main reasons why 'The Grapes of Wrath' was banned in Kern County, California?
What was one of the main reasons why 'The Grapes of Wrath' was banned in Kern County, California?
- The novel was too lengthy for readers
- The novel contained explicit content
- Farmers felt they were improperly portrayed (correct)
- The publication date was during wartime
Which of the following locations also banned 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
Which of the following locations also banned 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
- Kansas City, Missouri (correct)
- Houston, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
- Boston, Massachusetts
What political figure praised 'The Grapes of Wrath' and visited the areas depicted in the novel?
What political figure praised 'The Grapes of Wrath' and visited the areas depicted in the novel?
- Eleanor Roosevelt (correct)
- Abraham Lincoln
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- John F. Kennedy
How did 'The Grapes of Wrath' contribute to legislative discussions in the United States?
How did 'The Grapes of Wrath' contribute to legislative discussions in the United States?
What major literary accolade did John Steinbeck receive for 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
What major literary accolade did John Steinbeck receive for 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
What is Tom Joad's main characteristic in The Grapes of Wrath?
What is Tom Joad's main characteristic in The Grapes of Wrath?
What role does Ma Joad play in the Joad family?
What role does Ma Joad play in the Joad family?
Why does Jim Casy stop preaching in The Grapes of Wrath?
Why does Jim Casy stop preaching in The Grapes of Wrath?
What event leads to Jim Casy taking credit for Tom's fight and leading the strike for peach pickers?
What event leads to Jim Casy taking credit for Tom's fight and leading the strike for peach pickers?
What prompts the Joad family to leave Oklahoma and head to California in The Grapes of Wrath?
What prompts the Joad family to leave Oklahoma and head to California in The Grapes of Wrath?
What event causes Tom to go into hiding?
What event causes Tom to go into hiding?
Which character in 'The Grapes of Wrath' demonstrates a resilient spirit through their actions?
Which character in 'The Grapes of Wrath' demonstrates a resilient spirit through their actions?
How does Steinbeck portray the theme of change in 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
How does Steinbeck portray the theme of change in 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
Which best describes the essence of family unity in 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
Which best describes the essence of family unity in 'The Grapes of Wrath'?
In 'The Grapes of Wrath', what does Steinbeck suggest about survival during difficult times?
In 'The Grapes of Wrath', what does Steinbeck suggest about survival during difficult times?
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