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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long has Tom Joad been in prison when he is released?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Four years.

2. What do the tractors in the novel represent symbolically?
(a) The education system.
(b) The birth of innocence.
(c) The Industrial Age.
(d) The accomplishments of intelligence.

3. From what narrative point of view is The Grapes of Wrath related?
(a) Fourth person.
(b) First person.
(c) Seond person.
(d) Third person.

4. During what historical era does The Grapes of Wrath take place?
(a) The Great Depression.
(b) The Roaring Twenties.
(c) The Renaissance.
(d) The Victorian Era.

5. What does the 40-year-old woman do as she approaches the turtle on the highway in Chapter 3?
(a) She swerves to hit it.
(b) She stops and honks.
(c) She stops her car and takes the turtle.
(d) She swerves to avoid it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom say is the first thing that kids do when they know a house is empty in Chapter 6?

2. What sin does Casy say he committed after his fervent prayer meetings in Chapter 4?

3. How are Tom Joad's clothes described in Chapter 2?

4. How many acres does Tom Joad say his father owns in Chapter 2?

5. How long does Tom say he has been away from home in Chapter 4?

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