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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of trees are in Billie Jo's front yard?
(a) Pear
(b) Peach
(c) Maple
(d) Apple

2. What do Mr. Noble and Mr. Romney do to take care of the pests?
(a) Have a rabbit-killing contest
(b) Set traps
(c) Put out poison
(d) Call the exterminator

3. What ruins the family's winter wheat crop?
(a) Hail
(b) Deer
(c) A dust storm
(d) Locusts

4. How many other children other than Billie Jo are in Billie Jo's family in the Beginning?
(a) 7
(b) 3
(c) 12
(d)

5. What does Billie Jo see on the way to the store?
(a) Tumbleweeds
(b) Mountains
(c) Rib-thin cattle
(d) Car dealership

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has been Billie Jo's best friend since first grade?

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

3. Ma thinks they should try growing some crops that do better in dry weather like cotton or ______________.

4. What does Ma think will help get water to the crops?

5. When did Ma start to teach Billie Jo how to play the piano?

(see the answer key)

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