Grapes of Wrath Questions ch. 19-30
Chapters 19-20
1.How did casey help Tom out of trouble with the deputy sheriff? casey took the blame for knocking the deputy sheriff unconscious, and went to jail in his place.
2.Where and why did Connie go? According to Al, Connie went South, but for no reason he knows. Rose of Sharon said Connie told her that it “would a been a good thing if he stayed home an' studied up tractors.”
Chapters 21-22
1.Why did Mr. Thomas lower the wages from thirty cents per hour to twenty-five cents per hour? The Farmers' Association told Mr. Thomas it had to change the wages because if he didn't, “it'll only cause unrest.” The man also threatened Mr. Thomas, asking him “you going to need the usual amount for a crop loan next year?”
2.What tip did Mr. Thomas give Timothy? Mr. Thomas told Timothy “Now if there was a big fight and maybe shooting—a bunch of deputies could go in and clean out the camp.”
3.Compare and contrast “Hoovervilles” and the government camp. The Government camp has flushing toilets, hot water showers, a nice community, clean campgrounds, organization, and no civil unrest. The Hoovervilles are dirty, have no organization, are burned down frequently, and have no facilities at all.
Chapters 23-25
1.What does Steinbeck show us in Chapter 23? Chapter 23 is about the way Oakies spend their time getting away from the harshness of real life. Many spend what little money they have on alcohol to get drunk and leave their worries.
2.How did the camp “guards” ruin the Association's plot to invade the government camp? The camp guards closed in on and kicked out the men the Farmers' Association sent to break up the dance.
3.What moral crime was committed in Chapter 25? The farmers, because no one was buying their food, had to let their surplus crops rot and burn instead of feeding it to the hungry people.
Chapter 26
1.Why did the Joads leave the government camp? The Joads left because they were running out of money and food, so they had to go elsewhere to seek trabajo.
2.How was the flat tire good for the Joads? A. Ma got to keep the dollar she offered for tire help, and B. They met a man who was looking for workers at a nearby place called Hooper ranch.
3.Where does Tom go after dinner on the first day of peach-picking? Why? To see what all the fuss is about; he's really...