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1. Describe the setting of Oklahoma as introduced in Chapter 1. What are the circumstances of the inhabitants here?

Oklahoma is in the midst of dust storms during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. The land is described as barren and covered with dust. The homes are covered in dust and the people are hungry because the crops have all died.

2. What were the causes of the Dust Bowl in America?

The Dust Bowl was a period of extreme drought and severe dust storms across the American prairies. It was caused by a failure to apply dryland farming methods to prevent erosion.

3. Where does Tom Joad solicit a ride in Chapter 2? Who gives him a ride?

Tom Joad solicits a ride outside of a highway diner. The driver of a semi truck inside the diner agrees to give Tom a lift after Tom subtly coerces him.

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