Chapter Two "Wh" Questions: Comprehension Questions

These are some questions I used with my students after reading chapter 2 of The Grapes of Wrath. The students were able to answer most of the questions using the book for added information.

Chapter 2 Review

The Grapes of Wrath

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1. Who is Tom Joad? How does Steinbeck describe him? What is he wearing when we first meet him?

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2. Where has Tom been living the past four years?

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3. Why is Tom going home?

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4. Who gives Tom a ride? Describe the character.

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5. What is Tom doing when he first meets the truck driver?

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6. What is Tom’s attitude about the crime he committed?

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