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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Autumn 1934,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does President Roosevelt encourage people to plant in the dust bowl?
(a) Soybeans
(b) Trees
(c) Wildflowers
(d) Prairie grass

2. What does Arley ask Billie Jo to do for Vera Wanderdale's dance revue?
(a) Play piano
(b) Sew costumes
(c) Sell tickets
(d) Serve refreshments

3. What is in the pail that Ma grabs in the kitchen?
(a) Oil
(b) Kerosene
(c) Water
(d) Oats

4. What does Billie Jo like to fall from the trees into her hair?
(a) Leaves
(b) Twigs
(c) Blossoms
(d) Buds

5. For what fruit does Billie Jo have a fondness?
(a) Peaches
(b) Apples
(c) Grapes
(d) Pears

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country are the Dionne Quintuplets born?

2. How old will Billie Jo be when her mother has the new baby?

3. What do the neighbors talk about after Ma's funeral?

4. Mad Dog says he got his name because as a child he used to _________________ like a mad dog.

5. What does Billie Jo see sliding down her mother's skin?

(see the answer key)

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