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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. Who does Billie Jo have a crush on?

2. Where will Billie Jo not allow Louise to go?

3. What does Billie Jo finally realize about her father?

4. What does Billie Jo do each day before and after school?

5. What does Billie Jo's father have on his face?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the content of the letter Aunt Ellis sends to Billie Jo?

2. How does Billie Jo feel about the famous photographer who comes from Canada to take pictures of the dust bowl?

3. How does Billie Jo block Louise's entry into a part of their lives?

4. How does fire seem to be an ever-present threat in Billie Jo's life?

5. For what things is Billie Jo thankful on this Thanksgiving?

6. What does Billie Jo admit to herself about her mother's death, her father's indifference toward her and her need to escape this life?

7. How does the lack of a mother make Billie Jo unsure of how to manage her feelings about Mad Dog?

8. Billie Jo has not taken any interest in cleaning the house until she sees someone else scrubbing hardened mud. What does this prompt Billie Jo to do and why does she feel haunted by Ma in her actions?

9. Who is Joe De La Flor and what hardship does he face regarding his cattle?

10. What does Billie Jo think about the dinosaur bones that are found in Oklahoma?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of art and culture in Billie Jo's life? Cite examples to support your answer.

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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