Which occupation did the man Tom knew years ago have?

Which occupation did the man Tom knew years ago have?

• A. Teacher
• B. Farmer
• C. Lawyer
• D. Preacher

Answer: (D)

This question tests your recall of a specific character and how he’s described in the story. Tom runs into a man years after they first knew each other, and the book makes clear who that man is by his line of work. The man is Jim Casy, introduced as a former preacher who has left the formal ministry but still speaks with a preacher’s voice about faith, morality, and the shared struggles of people. That background—the occupation as a preacher—shapes how Tom sees him and how Casy influences Tom’s way of thinking about community and responsibility. So, the occupation that fits the text is Preacher. The other listed roles don’t align with how Casy is portrayed in this part of the story.

This question tests your recall of a specific character and how he’s described in the story. Tom runs into a man years after they first knew each other, and the book makes clear who that man is by his line of work. The man is Jim Casy, introduced as a former preacher who has left the formal ministry but still speaks with a preacher’s voice about faith, morality, and the shared struggles of people. That background—the occupation as a preacher—shapes how Tom sees him and how Casy influences Tom’s way of thinking about community and responsibility.

So, the occupation that fits the text is Preacher. The other listed roles don’t align with how Casy is portrayed in this part of the story.