The burial scene references a prior burial of which relative?

• A. Grandmother
• B. Grandfather
• C. Grandpa
• D. Father

Answer: (C)

How the text uses burial to link past and present grief. The burial scene echoes an earlier burial of Grandpa, the grandfather in the Joad family, to show how death repeats itself on the journey and how family ritual helps them face loss. By recalling Grandpa’s burial when another family member is laid to rest, the narrative emphasizes that death is a constant companion across generations and that memory and tradition shape how the family endures hardship. The reference to Grandpa, rather than Grandmother or Father, creates a clear continuity with the earlier loss and reinforces the idea that their struggle is part of an ongoing family history.