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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billie Jo take with her when she leaves in the middle of the night?
(a) A little money and food
(b) A little money and Ma's picture
(c) Aunt Ellis' letter and some food
(d) Clothes on her back

2. Who shares the train car with Billie Jo?
(a) A single mother
(b) A newlywed couple
(c) A priest
(d) A dirty man

3. How does Ma care for the trees?
(a) Waters them despite the drought
(b) Doesn't do anything to them
(c) Fertilizes them every week
(d) Prunes them each summer

4. What does Billie Jo place over her nose to prevent breathing in the dust while she's in bed?
(a) Wet cloth
(b) Hanky
(c) Hat
(d) Scarf

5. How does Billie Jo test the difference between snow and dust?
(a) She makes a snowball
(b) She shovels the walk
(c) She makes a snow angel
(d) She mixes it with water

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Billie Jo think she should get extra credit in class?

2. What does Ma think will help get water to the crops?

3. What do the thoughts of her mother prompt Billie Jo to do?

4. What is eating the crops?

5. What does Daddy's pond represent to Billie Jo?

(see the answer key)

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