Daily Quiz: on John Steinbeck who has been called a giant of American letter

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An early Steinbeck novel, this book portrays a group of ‘paisanos’—literally, countrymen—a small band of errant friends enjoying life(,) and wine(,) in the days after the end of World War I. Name the book.

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Steinbeck himself considered this book his magnum opus. The novel brings to life the intricate details of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, and their interwoven stories. Name the book. 

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The Grapes of Wrath focuses on a poor family called Joads. Which famous prize did this book win?

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Which American philosopher influenced Steinbeck’s writing, including the characters of Doc and Friend Ed. 

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In which year did (Steinbeck) win the Nobel Prize for literature?