Which statement describes Casy's fate during the strike?

• A. He is jailed
• B. He leaves the strike
• C. He forgives someone
• D. He is killed by a policeman

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is that Casy’s fate highlights the danger and cost of organizing during the strike. He steps forward as a voice of restraint and solidarity for the workers, trying to calm tensions and engage with authorities. A deputy shoots him, and he dies as a result. This moment underscores the brutality faced by the labor movement and serves as a turning point for Tom Joad, who resolves to carry on Casy’s spirit and the struggle itself. The other possibilities—being jailed, leaving the strike, or forgiving someone—do not align with what the text shows; Casy’s death is the event that occurs, inflicted by a policeman.