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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Billie Jo would be a good athlete because she is ___________ and has great hands.

2. What event is held at the courthouse?

3. Why does Daddy get a different job?

4. How does Billie Jo have to set the table during the dust bowl era?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Daddy blows his nose or coughs after a dust storm?

2. Describe some of the grim scenarios that Billie Jo sees.

3. Explain how people view Billie Jo now that her hands are injured.

4. What are the first indications that Billie Jo wants to escape her situation for a brighter life?

5. Who is Livie?

6. In addition to her love for music, what other force drives Billie Jo to have beautiful experiences?

7. How does Billie Jo feel about the piano since Ma has died?

8. How are Billie Jo's injuries treated?

9. What is Billie Jo looking forward to regarding the apples?

10. What happens in the aftermath of Ma's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What important life lesson does Billie Jo learn from the man on the train? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How does Billie Jo view her mother before her death? How does her perception change after Ma dies? Are her reactions normal? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Who is Mad Dog and what role does he play in Billie Jo's life as the story extends? Cite examples to support your answer.

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