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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Winter 1935,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Billie Jo mad at her mother?
(a) She will not let her miss school to practice for a program
(b) She will not let her go to the movies
(c) She will not make her a new dress
(d) She will not let her wear makeup

2. What scholastic achievement does Billie Jo reach?
(a) Winner of the regional spelling bee
(b) Completed high school two years early
(c) Full college scholarship
(d) Highest in the state achievement tests

3. How does Billie Jo have to set the table during the dust bowl era?
(a) With the plates and glasses upside down
(b) With plastic wrap over the dishes
(c) With dish towels covering the food
(d) With a plastic tablecloth

4. What does Billie Jo sense returning to the area?
(a) Religion
(b) Rain
(c) Hope
(d) Growing crops

5. What do the thoughts of her mother prompt Billie Jo to do?
(a) Play the piano
(b) Mend Daddy's shirts
(c) Learn to bake
(d) Scrub the house

Short Answer Questions

1. Billie Jo chooses a set of songs that all have the word ___________ in the title.

2. What does Billie Jo hunger for in her life?

3. In what country did Billie Jo's father serve during the war?

4. Where is the talent contest held?

5. Billie Jo is glad to be around Mad Dog because he _________________________ or treat her like she's handicapped.

(see the answer key)

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