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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ma make Billie Jo return to the store?

2. In what year is Billie Jo born?

3. How had Ma brought in a little bit of money once in awhile?

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

5. Ma is burned so badly that she is _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Daddy do for work since the wheat crop is failing?

2. How are Billie Jo's injuries treated?

3. Explain Billie Jo's reference to red poppies.

4. What are the first indications that Billie Jo wants to escape her situation for a brighter life?

5. What is the dust a metaphor for?

6. Who is Billie Jo? What does she like? Where does she live and who is her family?

7. How does Billie Jo earn money playing the piano?

8. What is the argument about a pond between Daddy and Ma?

9. How does Billie Jo like being on the road and playing piano?

10. What is the issue with the rabbits and why is Billie Jo so upset about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the thought process that Billie Jo has that prompts her to hop a train headed west. What prompts her to return home? What was the purpose of this experience for both Billie Jo and Daddy?

Essay Topic 2

Write a character sketch of Ma. Be sure to include both physical and emotional characteristics as well as personal motivations, fears, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Write a character sketch of Daddy. Be sure to include both physical and emotional characteristics as well as personal motivations, fears, etc.

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