John Steinbeck

Question 1

In what state did Steinbeck grow up and set many of his novels?

Accepted Answer

California

Question 2

What large historical event shaped many of his characters and settings?

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression

Question 3

Which of the questions is an EVALUATIVE QUESTION?

Accepted Answer

How can high school students connect to Steinbeck's works?

Question 4

In what decade did John Steinbeck get his first critical success as novelist?

Accepted Answer

1930s

Question 5

What job did Steinbeck have before he became a novelist?

Accepted Answer

Reporter

Question 6

Connect this to "Madness is Divinist Sense". Why might Emily Dickinson like Steinbeck?

Accepted Answer

He gives voice to outcasts

Question 7

Based on what you know about Steinbeck, what is a reasonable prediction about Of Mice and Men?

Accepted Answer

It will be set in California, It will have something to do with mice

Question 8

What literary genre did Steinbeck invent?

Accepted Answer

Play Novelette

Question 9

What novel astonishingly sold 26 million copies even amidst harsh conditions of Depression?

Accepted Answer

Tortilla Flat

Question 10

According to the video, John Steinbeck "gave voice to..."

Accepted Answer

working class America

Question 11

Which of the following is an INFERENTIAL QUESTION?

Accepted Answer

Why did Steinbeck write about "working class America"?

Question 12

How might that job have influenced his novels?

Accepted Answer

It helped him create real people and conflicts, It helped him hone an objective point of view

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