Out Of The Dust Test

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    What is Billie Joe's favorite thing to do?

    • Play piano
    • Ride horses
    • Sing
    • Dance
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This 'Out Of The Dust Test' assesses understanding of the novel's key events and characters. It focuses on Billie Jo's life challenges during the Dust Bowl era, evaluating knowledge on themes like family, adversity, and historical context relevant to American history.

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  • 2. 

    Why did her father name her Billie Jo?

    • That is his name

    • He thought it was cute

    • He wanted a son

    • Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. He wanted a son
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He wanted a son." This suggests that the father had a preference for a son and named his daughter Billie Jo in hopes of having a son.

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  • 3. 

     Who does Billie Jo live with?

    • Her mom

    • Her dad

    • Her sister

    • Her brother

    Correct Answer
    A. Her dad
    Explanation
    Billie Jo lives with her dad.

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  • 4. 

    What kind of storms does Billie Jo often experience ?

    • Wind

    • Rain

    • Hail

    • Dust

    Correct Answer
    A. Dust
    Explanation
    Billie Jo often experiences dust storms.

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  • 5. 

    What was left by the stove that caused the kitchen to catch fire? 

    • Gasoline

    • Water

    • Kerosene

    • Lithium

    Correct Answer
    A. Kerosene
    Explanation
    Kerosene is a highly flammable liquid that can easily ignite and cause fires. If left by the stove, it can be accidentally ignited by heat or a spark, leading to a kitchen fire. Gasoline and lithium are also flammable substances, but they are not commonly found in kitchens and are less likely to be the cause of a kitchen fire. Water, on the other hand, does not pose a fire hazard and would not cause the kitchen to catch fire.

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  • 6. 

    What does Billie Jo name her baby brother?

    • Joseph

    • Michael

    • Franklin

    • Peter

    Correct Answer
    A. Franklin
    Explanation
    Billie Jo names her baby brother Franklin.

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  • 7. 

    Who is the president at the time  in this book?

    • Franklin Roosevelt

    • John F. Kennedy

    • Theodore Roosevelt

    • Abraham Lincoln

    Correct Answer
    A. Franklin Roosevelt
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Franklin Roosevelt. The question is asking about the president at the time in the book, and out of the given options, Franklin Roosevelt is the only president who could be referred to in this context. John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln were all presidents, but they are not relevant to the time period in the book.

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  • 8. 

    What would Billie Jo do with her allowance?

    • Buy fruit

    • Buy candy

    • Buy sheet music

    • Buy clothes

    Correct Answer
    A. Buy sheet music
    Explanation
    Billie Jo would use her allowance to buy sheet music.

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  • 9. 

    What part of Billie Jo's body got burnt in the fire?

    • Arms

    • Legs

    • Feet

    • Hands

    Correct Answer
    A. Hands
    Explanation
    Billie Jo's hands got burnt in the fire.

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  • 10. 

    What kind of house does Billie Jo live In?

    • Ranch

    • Condo

    • Farm

    • Apartment

    Correct Answer
    A. Farm
    Explanation
    Billie Jo lives in a farm. This can be inferred from the options provided, where "farm" is the only option that refers to a type of house. A ranch typically refers to a large plot of land for livestock, a condo refers to a type of apartment ownership, and an apartment refers to a multi-unit building. Therefore, the most appropriate option is "farm" as it directly relates to the type of house Billie Jo lives in.

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  • 11. 

    When Billie Jo enters the talent show, what place does she come in?

    • First place

    • Second place

    • Third place

    • Fourth place

    Correct Answer
    A. Third place
    Explanation
    Billie Jo comes in third place in the talent show.

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  • 12. 

    Where did Billie Jo's mom get the piano?

    • A wedding gift

    • A yard sale

    • She found it

    • She won it

    Correct Answer
    A. A wedding gift
    Explanation
    Billie Jo's mom got the piano as a wedding gift.

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  • 13. 

    How did Billie Jo's mother die?

    • A car accident

    • Giving birth

    • She got badly burnt in a fire

    • She got very sick

    Correct Answer
    A. Giving birth
    Explanation
    Billie Jo's mother died while giving birth. This suggests that she experienced complications during childbirth that ultimately resulted in her death.

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  • 14. 

    Where does Billie Jo live?

    • Alabama

    • Ohio

    • Utah

    • Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas
    Explanation
    Billie Jo lives in Texas.

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  • 15. 

    How did Billie Jo get burnt?

    • She picked up a burning bucket

    • She touched the hot stove

    • She was playing with matches

    • With her mom

    Correct Answer
    A. She picked up a burning bucket
    Explanation
    Billie Jo got burnt because she picked up a burning bucket.

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  • 16. 

    When did Bilie Jo always play the piano?

    • At night

    • When her mom was out

    • In the morning

    Correct Answer
    A. When her mom was out
    Explanation
    Bilie Jo always played the piano when her mom was out. This suggests that Bilie Jo may have felt more comfortable or had more freedom to practice when her mom was not around. It could be that Bilie Jo's mom had certain expectations or rules regarding piano playing, and Bilie Jo found it easier to play when her mom was not present. This answer implies that Bilie Jo's piano playing was influenced by her mom's absence.

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  • 17. 

    Where does Billie Jo spend Christmas ?

    • At home

    • Her cousin's house

    • Her school

    • At church

    Correct Answer
    A. Her school
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the correct answer is "Her school." This implies that Billie Jo spends Christmas at her school.

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  • 18. 

    What color eyes does Billie Jo have?

    • Green

    • Blue

    • Brown

    • Hazel

    Correct Answer
    A. Green
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, it is stated that Billie Jo has green eyes.

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  • 19. 

    Wher does Billie Jo want to go?

    • Canada

    • California

    • New york

    • Pennsylvania

    Correct Answer
    A. New york
    Explanation
    Billie Jo wants to go to New York.

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  • 20. 

    In Karen Hesse's novel Out of the Dust, what environmental disaster plagues the Oklahoma panhandle during the 1930s?

    • Flooding 

    • The Dust Bowl 

    • Wildfires 

    • A swarm of locusts

    Correct Answer
    A. The Dust Bowl 
    Explanation
    Out of the Dust is set during the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms and drought that devastated the American prairies in the 1930s. The story follows Billie Jo Kelby, a young girl growing up in Oklahoma, as she and her family struggle to survive the harsh conditions and the emotional toll of the Dust Bowl.

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