Chapters 11-15

The farmers have now left their homes and are going to leave for California. Their houses shortly after they leave are either damaged or are invaded by animals. They travel along highway 66 which is packed with other farmers making their way to California to find work. They listen closely to the car the entire way to hear even the slightest difference in the motor. If it breaks down where they are, all it is is lost time. When they try to buy some parts for the car, the person selling tries to cheat them again. People at the stations suggest that there is not enough room in California for all the poor people and the rich people.
Al is the guy who is guiding the Joads to California. He asked Ma if she thinks that Cali. will live up to her expectations. She says, "I cannot account for what might be, i can only account for what is. They stop at a gas station and the attendant basically tells them they have no money, which is not true. Al and the attendant argue and the kids and the rest of the family drinks from a hose that only has warm water. The dog is running around and gets on the road. He gets run over on accident and the attendant agrees to bury the dog for them. After a long day of travel, they stop alongside the road next to another family that is camping because their car does not run anymore. Grampa Joad is sick and has a stroke and dies. They bury him near where they are camping and invite the Wilson's, they family they are camping next to, to join them on their way to California.
In chapter 15, we are in a coffee shop type thing. We meet a waitress named Mae and a cook named Al. They often discuss the migration and heard rumors that the farmers were thieves. A man then walks in and wants to buy a loaf of bread for 10 cents. He gets it after a long discussion and also gets two 5 cent pieces of candy for a cent.