Who trips the deputy?

Who trips the deputy?

• A. Floyd
• B. Al
• C. Tom
• D. Casy

Answer: (C)

This item tests recall of a specific action Tom Joad takes in a tense moment with a deputy, highlighting his decisive, protective instinct. In that scene, Tom acts quickly and physically to create an opening for the group by tripping the deputy, causing him to lose balance and lose the chance to seize or confront them. This move shows Tom’s willingness to take risks to shield his family and friends, a trait that recurs as the family faces danger on their journey. Floyd and Al are part of the broader cast in the story, but neither performs this particular action. Casy is there as a guiding voice, but the one who physically trips the deputy is Tom, underscoring his role as a practical, action-first protector in the group.

This item tests recall of a specific action Tom Joad takes in a tense moment with a deputy, highlighting his decisive, protective instinct. In that scene, Tom acts quickly and physically to create an opening for the group by tripping the deputy, causing him to lose balance and lose the chance to seize or confront them. This move shows Tom’s willingness to take risks to shield his family and friends, a trait that recurs as the family faces danger on their journey.

Floyd and Al are part of the broader cast in the story, but neither performs this particular action. Casy is there as a guiding voice, but the one who physically trips the deputy is Tom, underscoring his role as a practical, action-first protector in the group.