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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ma thinks they should try growing some crops that do better in dry weather like cotton or ______________.
(a) Alfalfa
(b) Corn
(c) Sorghum
(d) Soybeans

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

3. Who has a reputation for cheating customers at his store?
(a) Mr. Hardly
(b) Mad Dog Craddock
(c) Arley Wanderdale
(d) Mr. Romney

4. What color is the dust storm that roars through the area?
(a) Black
(b) Grey
(c) Blue
(d) Red

5. Who is Arley Wanderdale?
(a) Billie Jo's music teacher
(b) The army recruiter
(c) The local extension agent
(d) A seed salesman

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Daddy and Ma argue about?

2. How much wheat does one farmer get from a 20-bushel acre?

3. Which of the following is not one of the things Billie Jo expects to eat after the apples are ripe?

4. What does Billie Jo forget about when she's on the road?

5. What do Mr. Noble and Mr. Romney do to take care of the pests?

(see the answer key)

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