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East of Eden
John Steinbeck
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part One, Chapters 1–5
Part One, Chapters 6–11
Part Two, Chapters 12–17
Part Two, Chapters 18–22
Part Three, Chapters 23–26
Part Three, Chapters 27–33
Part Four, Chapters 34–40
Part Four, Chapters 41–44
Part Four, Chapters 45–50
Part Four, Chapters 51–55
Characters
Character List
Cal Trask
Aron Trask
Adam Trask
Cathy Ames
Samuel Hamilton
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
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Important Quotes Explained
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Context
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Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, & Symbols
Part One, Chapters 1-5
Part One, Chapters 6-11
Part Two, Chapters 12-17
Part Two, Chapters 18-22
Part Three, Chapters 23-26
Part Four, Chapters 34-40
Part Four, Chapters 41-44
Part Four, Chapters 45-50
Part Four, Chapters 51-55
Study Questions
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Further Study
Plot Overview Quiz
1
of 5
Where is Cyrus's fortune most likely from?
Bootleg alcohol
Stolen from US army
Goldmines
Bank robberies
2
of 5
How are Charles and Adam connected?
Half-brothers
Casual acquaintances
Co-investors
Neighbors
3
of 5
Who shot Adam?
Cyrus
Charles
Faye
Cathy
4
of 5
After Adam visits Cathy in the brothel, where does he move his family?
Fayetteville
Connecticut
Salinas
Ireland
5
of 5
Cal made the gift money selling ___.
Beans
Alcohol
Gold
Photographs
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