When Billie Jo explains that she has "a hunger for playing fierce piano," she means

She strives to be an amazing pianist.

She plays so long each time she forgets to eat

She wants a piano in her home, but the family can't afford one.

What does the author mean when Billie Jo states, "I can handle myself most everywhere [Daddy] puts me"?

Billie Jo can complete almost any task Mr. Kelby asks her to complete.

Mr. Kelby often asks Billie Jo to fix small things around the house.

Billie Jo does not think her father feels she is capable.

When the author writes that "Mr. Noble got himself worked up about the damage done to his crop by jacks," what did she mean?

Mr. Noble got upset when jackrabbits ruined his crops.

Mr. Noble works hard to raise jackrabbits.

Mr. Noble works hard to plant crops on his farm.

Which example from the text does Billie Jo give as a positive outcome of the rabbit hunts?

"They went to families that needed the meat."

"Mr. Noble and Mr. Romney came home from Sturgis Monday with twenty rabbits a piece."

"Those men, they used to be best friends."

What does the author want readers to infer about Billie Jo's emotions when she writes, "I couldn't get the muscles in my throat relaxed enough to tell her how much I'd miss her"?

She is sad and holding back tears

She is angry and trying not to yell

She is sick with a sore throat.

How does Billie Jo feel about her home?

She wants to leave her home because she believes her family will find a better life somewhere other than Oklahoma

She feels very connected to it and never wants to leave

She wants to follow her best friend Livie Killian to California.

Why is Billie Jo so annoyed with/ disappointed in her mother?

She doesn't think her mother makes a big enough deal out of her test scores.

She doesn't let her play the piano as often as she'd like.

When Billie Jo characterizes her mother as "an old mule on the subject of my schooling," what is she trying to say?

Mrs. Kelby holds strong to her belief that school is important.

Mrs. Kelby thinks Billie Jo should skip school to learn about farming.

Mrs. Kelby thinks Billie Jo should learn more about animals.

Why does Mr. Kelby consider getting a loan from the government?

to purchase new wheat to plant where the winter crop died out.

to start a college fund for Billie Jo and the baby on the way.

to pay off debts to the people in town.

What kind of student is Billie Jo?

She only does well in music class.

How does the Kelby family show their generosity?

They donate food and clothing to those less fortunate than themselves.

They share rabbit meat with other families who are hungry.

They play music for the people in town's entertainment.

Which example from the text shows a character attempting to find humor in the dust storms?"

"Daddy says, 'The potatoes are peppered plenty tonight, Polly,' and' Chocolate milk for dinner, aren't we in clover."

"Daddy won't have to pay a dime till the crop comes in."

Billy Jo describing how the "wind blew plate-glass windows in, tore electric signs down, [and] ripped wheat straight out of the ground."

Billie Jo found a way of gaining what she wants "by catching Ma off guard." Which word best describes Billie Jo's actions?

manipulative (influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes)

distracted (inattentive; preoccupied)

What example from the text most shows someone being ungrateful?

Mr. Hardly only "Clearing his throat" when Billie Jo brought his change back to the store.

Billie Jo "thinking about how many sheets of new music fifty cents would buy"

Ma deciding to bake Daddy a cake because "there wasn't money enough for anything like a real present"

OOTD Section 1 Test Review

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A musician who Billie Jo feels like she is not as good as. She says he has a fine face and smooth voice.

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