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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring 1935,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billie Jo forget about when she's on the road?
(a) Her homework
(b) Her grade card
(c) The depression
(d) The dust

2. What is the relationship between Billie Jo and Daddy?
(a) They don't talk much
(b) They spend as much time together as possible
(c) They are hostile
(d) They avoid each other

3. Billie Jo would be a good athlete because she is ___________ and has great hands.
(a) Fast
(b) Aggressive
(c) Tall
(d) A team player

4. What hope floats in in this chapter, August 1934?
(a) Bank loans
(b) Higher wages
(c) Increased wheat prices
(d) The smell of rain

5. Who begins to leave the area in large groups?
(a) Road workers
(b) Retailers
(c) Migrant workers
(d) Farmers

Short Answer Questions

1. Arley thinks that Billie Jo can ___________________________.

2. What does Billie Jo hunger for in her life?

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

4. What crop is dying and drying up?

5. What event is held at the courthouse?

(see the answer key)

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