Lies and Deceit

Question 1

Many people, like the used car salesmen, make their money by deceiving unknowing families.

Answer 1

[used car salesman:] “Goin’ to California? Here’s jus’ what you need. Looks shot, but they’s thousan’s of miles in her.”

Question 2

The angry man at the campsite argues that even your freedom doesn’t count for much in California. Even your role as a citizen in America will be questioned, disregarded, and reinterpreted.

Answer 2

[a tire salesman on Highway 66:] “Fella says you’re jus’ as free as you got jack to pay for it.”

Question 3

For the first time, the Joads’ concept of what they will find in California is rattled. Their dream is met by a harsh reality.

Answer 3

[a tire salesman on Highway 66:] “Police from Los Angeles – stopped you bastards, turned you back”

Question 4

Ma’s karizma keeps the family going

Answer 4

“the little smile stayed around her eyes.”

Question 5

Rose of Sharon has high hopes for a future west.

Answer 5

“when the baby comes, maybe he’ll be all done studyin’ an’ we’ll have a place”

Question 6

Ragged man’s warning to the Joad’s. His own experiences and why he is coming back

Answer 6

"”I tried to tell you folks,” he said. “Somepin it took me a year to find out. Took two kids dead, took my wife dead to show me.”

Question 7

So California is the land of plenty. No deception there. But it is plenty that you can’t have. Who creates the myth of California, the paradise? Do the landowners create this myth, or do the migrant worker families create this myth?

SO CLOSE BUT SO FAR

Answer 7

[the man swimming in the Colorado River:] “Sure, nice to look at, but you can’t have none of it.”

Question 8

In the world of this novel, it seems like the prettier the land or idea, the more corrupt the land or idea is. Beautiful appearances hide horrible reality.

Answer 8

“if he’s poor in hisself, there ain’t no million acres gonna make him feel rich.”

Question 9

California is rich in resources

Answer 9

“All California quickens with produce”