10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does the Joad family leave Oklahoma at the start of the novel?
2. What happens to Grandpa and Grandma Joad during the journey to California?
3. What does Tom Joad discover about Jim Casy's transformation while in California?
4. Why does Tom Joad go into hiding after the peach orchard incident?
5. What is the significance of the government camp at Weedpatch?
6. How does Ma Joad's role in the family change as the migration progresses?
7. What does Tom tell his mother about his plans before he leaves to go into hiding?
8. What is the primary purpose of the inter-chapters that run throughout the novel?
9. What happens to Rose of Sharon's baby, and how does this affect her final action in the novel?
10. What does the novel's ending suggest about the Joads' situation and Steinbeck's view of survival?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
