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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Ma start to teach Billie Jo how to play the piano?
(a) During summer vacation
(b) On her fifth birthday
(c) On her tenth birthday
(d) On Christmas

2. Who has moved into the schoolhouse?
(a) The head of the school board
(b) Miss Freeland
(c) A family of five
(d) The minister

3. What does Billie Jo think about as she sits in front of Ma's piano?
(a) Ma's playing
(b) A song for babies
(c) Livie's laughter
(d) Mad Dog's success

4. Where does Aunt Ellis live?
(a) Portland, Oregon
(b) Lubbock, Texas
(c) Albuquerque, New Mexico
(d) Waco, Texas

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What totally unexpected event occurs in Autumn 1934?

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

3. What noteworthy event happens in Hawaii in the summer of 1934?

4. What does Joe De La Flor need to divest himself of?

5. Why does Daddy get a different job?

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