The Grapes of Wrath: Key Themes

The video covers the journey of Tom Joad and his family during the Dust Bowl era. After being released from prison, Tom returns home to find his family displaced. They travel to California seeking work, facing hardships and exploitation. The Joads experience life in migrant camps, strikes, and personal losses. The story culminates in a flood, symbolizing the struggle and resilience of the migrant community.

What natural disaster is central to the setting of 'The Grapes of Wrath'?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Dust Bowl

Who does Tom Joad meet on his way home after being released from prison?

• His mother

• A fellow prisoner

• A police officer

• Jim Casey

What does Tom learn about his family's situation upon reaching home?

• They have moved to a new city

• They are living in luxury

• They were driven off their land

• They are still waiting for him

What does the Joad family hope to find in California?

• Fame and fortune

• A peaceful life

• Plenty of work

• A new home

What role does Ma Joad take on during the journey to California?

• The mechanic

• The navigator

• The leader

• The cook

What is the condition of the Hooverville camp where the Joads arrive?

• Luxurious

• Squalid

• Well-organized

• Deserted

Why do the workers, including Tom and Casey, attack the contractor?

• He was a rival contractor

• He insulted them

• He offered unfair wages

• He stole from them

What is the significance of the government camp for the Joads?

• It is a place of luxury

• It is a temporary stop

• It allows self-governance

• It is a place of oppression

Who is leading the strikers at the peach ranch?

• Uncle John

• Ma Joad

• Jim Casey

• Tom Joad

What action does Tom take during the police raid?

• He hides in the crowd

• He kills a policeman

• He negotiates with the police

• He flees the scene