The Grapes of Wrath – Context (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What year was The Grapes of Wrath published?
What year was The Grapes of Wrath published?
1939
How many copies did the novel sell in its first year?
How many copies did the novel sell in its first year?
428,000 copies
What struggles did Steinbeck face whilst writing the novel?
What struggles did Steinbeck face whilst writing the novel?
Financial difficulties & family death
What extreme public reactions did the novel provoke?
What extreme public reactions did the novel provoke?
Book burnings & library bans
Who placed Steinbeck under constant FBI surveillance?
Who placed Steinbeck under constant FBI surveillance?
J. Edgar Hoover
What role did Steinbeck serve during World War II?
What role did Steinbeck serve during World War II?
War correspondent
When did the U.S. stock market crash occur?
When did the U.S. stock market crash occur?
October 1929
What caused the Dust Bowl disaster?
What caused the Dust Bowl disaster?
Drought & poor farming practices
What action did Eleanor Roosevelt take after reading the novel?
What action did Eleanor Roosevelt take after reading the novel?
Organised congressional hearings
What organisation did Cesar Chavez help form in response to the novel's themes?
What organisation did Cesar Chavez help form in response to the novel's themes?
United Farm Workers of America