What happens to the Wilsons and what do the Joads do to help them?

What happens to the Wilsons and what do the Joads do to help them?

• A. Their car breaks down and Tom and Al repair it; later they give food and money, which Ivy refuses
• B. Their car breaks down and they abandon it
• C. They give them clothes only
• D. They help them with shelter

Answer: (A)

On this moment, the focus is on how migrant families look out for one another on the road and share what they have. The scene shows practical aid and generosity in action. The Wilsons’ car breaks down, and Tom and Al use their skills to repair it, which demonstrates the value of knowing how to fix things and keep moving. After that, the Joads extend help by giving food and money to the Wilsons, though Ivy refuses the money, highlighting a mix of pride and independence that can accompany reliance on kindness from strangers. This combination—repairing the car and then sharing resources—best captures the interaction and the spirit of mutual aid among families on the road.

On this moment, the focus is on how migrant families look out for one another on the road and share what they have. The scene shows practical aid and generosity in action. The Wilsons’ car breaks down, and Tom and Al use their skills to repair it, which demonstrates the value of knowing how to fix things and keep moving. After that, the Joads extend help by giving food and money to the Wilsons, though Ivy refuses the money, highlighting a mix of pride and independence that can accompany reliance on kindness from strangers. This combination—repairing the car and then sharing resources—best captures the interaction and the spirit of mutual aid among families on the road.