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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has been Billie Jo's best friend since first grade?
(a) Olivia
(b) Ellie
(c) Lillie
(d) Livie

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

3. What does Ma think will help get water to the crops?
(a) A sprinkler system
(b) Water tower
(c) Greenhouse
(d) A windmill

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What scholastic achievement does Billie Jo reach?

3. What is eating the crops?

4. What does Billie Jo see on the way to the store?

5. What does Billie Jo do as the dust storm approaches?

(see the answer key)

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