Spring 1934- Billie Jo Response

What is Billie Jo's response to the dust storm?

• She gives up hope.

• She becomes angry.

• She remains persistent and hardworking.

• She decides to move away.

What activity does Billie Jo do to find comfort?

• She reads books.

• She plays the piano.

• She goes for a walk.

• She writes in a journal.

What is Daddy's hope despite the wheat not growing?

• He hopes to find a new job.

• He hopes the wheat will eventually grow.

• He hopes to move to a new place.

• He hopes to plant a different crop.

What happened to Ma's apple trees?

• They were cut down.

• They were destroyed by insects.

• Dust and rain took down most of the apples.

• They were sold for money.

What is Ma hopeful about regarding her apple trees?

• That they will grow back stronger.

• That the few remaining apples can be harvested.

• That she can sell the trees.

• That they will produce more apples next year.

What financial issue did Ma face?

• She lost her job.

• The banks lost money.

• She had to sell her land.

• She couldn't pay her bills.

What is Ma's hope related to the financial issue?

• She hopes to win the lottery.

• She hopes to find a new job.

• She hopes to have money when the baby is born.

• She hopes to sell her house.

What did Ma decide to do about growing wheat?

• She decided to plant more wheat.

• She gave up on growing wheat.

• She decided to sell the wheat.

• She decided to store the wheat.

What does Billie Jo hope for despite the dust?

• That she can move to a new city.

• That something will grow in the dust.

• That the dust will disappear.

• That she can find a new hobby.

What is the main theme of the characters' responses to hardship?

• Despair and giving up.

• Anger and frustration.

• Hope and persistence.

• Indifference and neglect.