Billie Jo's Journey in Spring 1935

Why does Billie Jo feel far away from her father during "Spring 1935"?

• He is always happy, and she finds it annoying.

• He does not talk about her mother’s death, which makes her feel alone.

• He thinks Billie Jo caused the dust storms.

• He decides to move to another state by himself.

What does the dust mean to Billie Jo in "Spring 1935"?

• A chance for a new start.

• A fun adventure.

• Feelings of sadness and loneliness.

• A hope for more rain.

Why does Billie Jo feel like she should stay in Oklahoma?

• She wants to go to school.

• She loves the Oklahoma land.

• She feels she needs to help her father.

• She wants to be with her friends.

How does Billie Jo feel about playing the piano in "Spring 1935"?

• She no longer likes music because of her injuries.

• She decides to work hard to become a famous musician.

• Playing is both painful and healing for her.

• She only plays when her father tells her to.

How do Billie Jo’s memories of her mother make her feel?

• Happy and ready to meet new friends.

• Sad and sometimes angry.

• Excited to learn new skills.

• Proud and ready to be an adult.

What does Billie Jo notice about her community during the Dust Bowl?

• People stay strong and try to keep going.

• People feel happy because of the weather.

• The community becomes isolated and stops talking.

• Families enjoy more time together.

How does Billie Jo feel about her lost baby brother?

• Relieved because she would not have to take care of him.

• Confused because she did not want a sibling.

• Empty because she hoped he would help her family.

• Indifferent because she never knew him.

Why does the book use free verse in "Spring 1935"?

• To create a happy feeling.

• To show Billie Jo’s true feelings.

• To use difficult words to show Billie Jo is smart.

• To keep her emotions hidden from the reader.

How does the dust affect Billie Jo’s feelings about Oklahoma?

• She feels grateful for nature’s beauty.

• She dreams of leaving to find a place with clean air.

• She feels inspired to start farming.

• She feels used to the dust and stops noticing it.

Why is Billie Jo unsure about her future in Oklahoma?

• She wants to stay for her friends but also go to school.

• She does not like her father but cannot live without him.

• She wants to escape the dust storms but feels she should stay to help her father.

• She fears change, but her father is making her leave.