Characters
Who was Billie Jo's best friend that moved away?
Livie Killian.
What was the accident?
A fire caused by kerosene left by the stove--Ma used it to make coffee, thinking it was water
What instrument does Billie Jo love to play?
The piano
What was the name of Billie Jo's baby brother who died soon after being born?
Franklin
What happened to Billie Jo and Ma after the accident?
They got burnt
Billie Jo-Hands/Ma-Whole body
What NATURAL disaster damages the piano?
The dust storms.
What were the spots on Dad's face?
Cancer
This woman started seeing Billie Jo's dad at the end of the novel.
Louise
Where did Billie Jo's dad go after the accident?
Why did Billie Jo stop playing the piano for a period of time?
Her hands were burnt and it reminded her of Ma.
What was the name of the woman Pa began to date after Ma's death?
Which character surprised Billie Jo by encouraging her to play the piano at the recital?
Arley Wanderdale
What money did Billie Jo's dad use to pay for his night drinking?
What emotion stops Billie Jo from enjoying the piano after the fire?
Guilt
What happened during the funeral procession for Grandma Lucas?
A big dust storm that made them take refuge in a stranger's house.
What was the first name of Billie Jo's Ma?
Polly
Why did some people blame Billie Jo for the death of Ma?
Because she threw the pail of flaming kerosene out the door that hit Ma
What event forces Billie Jo to face her fear of playing again in public?
The talent show
Where did Billie Jo get off the train after running away?
Flagstaff, Arizona
What was Ma's dining plan?
Set the table with everything upside down or covered to prevent dust from filling/covering the dishes.