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Plot (First half of book)
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Plot (Second Half of Book)
Misc.
100
Why did Daddy name his daughter Billie Jo?
He wanted a boy
100
Who is Billie Jo's friend from school that is a good singer?
Mad Dog
100
What are the characters in OOTD facing that is causing the Dust Bowl?
A drought
100
How did Ma die?
Fire
100
What instrument are Billie Jo and her mother passionate about?
The piano
200
How does Billie Jo' family feel about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
They love him.
200
Who is the piano teacher that often tries to persuade Billie Jo to play the piano even after she burns her hands?
Arely Wanderdale
200
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY** Who is the President of the United States during the time period of OOTD?
FDR or Franklin Delano Roosevelt
200
What part of Billie Jo's body got hurt during the fire?
Her hands
200
What is Ma's favorite thing on their property to take care of?
Her apple tree
300
How many siblings does Pa have?
One sister
300
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY** What is the profession of Joe De La Flor?
He is a farmer
300
What crashed causing major financial blows during the 1930's?
The Stock Market
300
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY** What did Billie Jo call Daddy after the fire?
Father
300
Why is Daddy digging a hole on their property?
To build a pond because Ma thought it would be a good idea.
400
What does Pa leave by the stove that causes Ma's death?
Kerosene
400
What is Daddy's new girlfriend's name?
Louise
400
What was the law called that prohibited the consumption or selling of alcohol during the 1930's?
Prohibition
400
What did the government lend Daddy?
Money for the farm
400
What did the Lindbergh's lose?
Their baby
500
What did Billie Jo name her brother?
Franklin
500
What is the name of the grumpy storekeeper who short changes people money?
Mr. Hardly
500
What did the CCC do? (Civilian Conservation Corps)
Worked at national/state parks
500
What color is Billie Jo's hair?
Red
500
What was Ma's response to Billie Jo's class doing well on the state tests?
"I knew you could."