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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What do Mr. Noble and Mr. Romney do to take care of the pests?
(a) Call the exterminator
(b) Put out poison
(c) Have a rabbit-killing contest
(d) Set traps
2. Why is Billie Jo mad at her mother?
(a) She will not let her wear makeup
(b) She will not let her go to the movies
(c) She will not make her a new dress
(d) She will not let her miss school to practice for a program
3. What does Daddy say uses up more water than the wheat?
(a) Apple trees
(b) Baths
(c) Doing laundry
(d) Washing dishes
4. What does Daddy think about Ma's idea to get water to the crops?
(a) It will dry up the well
(b) It is bound to work
(c) It is sure worth a try
(d) It is idiotic
5. What does President Roosevelt encourage people to plant in the dust bowl?
(a) Soybeans
(b) Trees
(c) Wildflowers
(d) Prairie grass
Short Answer Questions
1. Who has been Billie Jo's best friend since first grade?
2. Ma thinks they should try growing some crops that do better in dry weather like cotton or ______________.
3. What does Billie Jo wish she could buy at the store?
4. In what war did Billie Jo's father serve?
5. What does Billie Jo forget about when she's on the road?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens in the aftermath of Ma's death?
2. Explain the accident that severely injures Ma and Billie Jo.
3. What happens when Daddy blows his nose or coughs after a dust storm?
4. How are Billie Jo's injuries treated?
5. What is the dust a metaphor for?
6. How does Mad Dog say he got his nickname? What is his real name?
7. How does Billie Jo earn money playing the piano?
8. Explain the symbolism of Ma's death which corresponds with the devastation of the apple trees.
9. What are Ma's injuries and how does Daddy take care of her?
10. How does Billie Jo like being on the road and playing piano?
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