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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Billie Jo's dream, Ma gives birth to a baby ______________.
(a) Girl
(b) Boy
(c) Deer
(d) Of flames

2. What does Daddy think about Ma's idea to get water to the crops?
(a) It is sure worth a try
(b) It is bound to work
(c) It will dry up the well
(d) It is idiotic

3. In her dream what does Billie Jo find in the neighbor's house?
(a) Dead apple trees
(b) A piano
(c) A statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt
(d) A wall of dust

4. In what country did Billie Jo's father serve during the war?
(a) England
(b) France
(c) Vietnam
(d) Korea

5. What little bit of good happens at the beginning of Summer 1934?
(a) A bank loan
(b) A drizzling rain
(c) A new car
(d) An inheritance

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following does not hurt Billie Jo's hands?

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

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