"The Turtle" Review

What was one of the factors contributing to the Dust Bowl?

• A severe drought

• Underuse of land

• High unemployment rates

• Broken concrete highways

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What survival challenges would the landscape during the Dust Bowl present?

• Lack of water

• Limited food sources

• Extreme weather conditions

• All of the above

What is the turtle trying to do?

• Find food

• Escape from predators

• Cross the highway embankment

• Hide in its shell

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What does the turtle's reaction to the parapet suggest about the story's theme?

• The importance of perseverance

• The inevitability of obstacles

• The power of nature

• The struggle for survival

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What obstacles does the turtle encounter?

• the embankment

• drivers on the road

• a red ant

• All of the above

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What happens to the turtle in his encounter with the two drivers?

• He is hit by the sedan and crushed by the truck.

• He is swerved around by the sedan and hit by the truck.

• He is hit by both the sedan and the truck.

• He is able to avoid both the sedan and the truck.

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What does the event with the red ant suggest about the turtle's capacity to defend itself?

• The turtle is vulnerable to small insects.

• The turtle is able to protect itself from predators.

• The turtle is unaware of potential threats.

• The turtle relies on camouflage for defense.

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What happens to the wild oat head at the end of the story?

• It is crushed by the turtle's shell.

• It blows away in the wind.

• It gets stuck in the ground.

• It is eaten by the turtle.

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What symbolic meaning might you give to the turtle's actions after it is hit by the truck?

• Resilience and determination

• Acceptance of fate

• Defeat and surrender

• Indifference and apathy

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What does the portrayal of the turtle lead you to expect about Steinbeck's portrayal of the Joads in The Grapes of Wrath?

• They will face numerous obstacles.

• They will exhibit resilience and dignity.

• They will encounter both helpful and harmful individuals.

• All of the above

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