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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crop is dying and drying up?
(a) Corn
(b) Wheat
(c) Oats
(d) Soybeans

2. In what war did Billie Jo's father serve?
(a) Korean War
(b) Vietnam War
(c) World War I
(d) World War II

3. What does Daddy do as a result of Ma's injuries?
(a) Hires some help
(b) Sells the farm
(c) Makes out his will
(d) Goes on a drinking binge

4. To what state is Billie Jo's best friend moving?
(a) Georgi
(b) New Mexico
(c) California
(d) Ohio

5. What happens to Ma as Billie Jo is trying to save the apple trees?
(a) She goes into a coma
(b) She calls out for her
(c) She asks for a priest
(d) She dies

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Daddy going to get help with the farm?

2. What ruins the family's winter wheat crop?

3. What is in the pail that Ma grabs in the kitchen?

4. Who does Billie Jo go on the road with to play piano?

5. What does Billie Jo call playing piano on stage?

(see the answer key)

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