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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the mother of the baby that was eaten by a pig next to the Joads'?
(a) Dolly Parkins.
(b) Molly Rogers.
(c) Milly Jacobs.
(d) Anna Winter.

2. How much does the owner of the used car lot tell Jim to sell the Chevy for with the bad rear end in Chapter 7?
(a) $55.
(b) $35.
(c) $47.
(d) $76.

3. What is the name of the dog that Tom recognizes among the others in Chapter 8?
(a) Flash.
(b) Pete.
(c) Mittens.
(d) Johnny.

4. What does the used car lot owner wish he had a thousand of in Chapter 7?
(a) Jalopies.
(b) Cadillacs.
(c) Model-A's.
(d) Model-T's.

5. Why does Tom take the turtle with him in Chapter 4?
(a) To set it free at his father's pond.
(b) To keep it in an aquarium.
(c) To give it to his little sister.
(d) To give it to his little brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For how long has Tom Joad been in prison when he is released?

3. What newspaper does Tom see curling in the corner of the kitchen in Chapter 6?

4. What does Tom describe Uncle John leaving on his pillow when he was a kid in Chapter 8?

5. What do the tractors in the novel represent symbolically?

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