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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four:.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many cruel farmers would pour what on surplus food or burn it rather than give it to the starving Okies?
(a) Oil.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Water.

2. Where was the man from who claimed in Chapter Two: Mother Road, "All you could hear was 'Going to Californ-I-A!'"?
(a) Porum, OK.
(b) Oklahoma City, OK.
(c) Camden, OK.
(d) Prairieville, OK.

3. According to the ideas of the Okies, it was big news in California if someone died before the age of what?
(a) 150.
(b) 200.
(c) 75.
(d) 100.

4. The migrant workers were increasing the state and county costs for what during the Dust Bowl period in California?
(a) Police and fire attendants.
(b) City officials.
(c) Medical care and education.
(d) Jobs.

5. What would people sleep with on their faces to protect themselves from the dust?
(a) Pillow cases.
(b) Face masks.
(c) Wet rags.
(d) Blankets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rosalene Long's family get caught in a flood as they headed west?

2. Who amongst the Okies suffered the most according to the author?

3. What was Route 66 referred to by the Okies?

4. What often raced before the dust storms, warning the Okies they were on their way?

5. The trip from the Dust Bowl could take families anywhere from three weeks to how long?

(see the answer key)

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