Out Of The Dust Quiz 1

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1.

List three things that Ma values the most according to the text. Provide an example from the text to prove each value.
2.

Which of the following characters would be considered the protagonist of the story?
- A.
  
  Livie Killian
- B.
  
  Mad Dog Craddock
- C.
  
  Ma Kilby
- D.
  
  Billie Jo Kilby
Correct Answer
D. Billie Jo Kilby

Explanation
Billie Jo Kilby would be considered the protagonist of the story because she is the central character and the one whose experiences and actions drive the plot forward. The story likely revolves around her journey, growth, and challenges, making her the main focus of the narrative.

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3.

From whose point of view and which point of view is the story told?
- A.
  
  Ma Kilby, third person
- B.
  
  Billie Jo Kilby, first person
- C.
  
  Billie Jo Kilby, third person omnescient
- D.
  
  Ma Kilby, first person
Correct Answer
B. Billie Jo Kilby, first person

Explanation
The story is told from Billie Jo Kilby's point of view in first person. This means that the narrator is using "I" and "me" to tell the story, giving the reader insight into Billie Jo's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

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4.

What is the name of Billie Jo's friend that moved away to California?
- A.
  
  Mad Dog Craddock
- B.
  
  Mr. Hardly
- C.
  
  Livie Killian
- D.
  
  Arley Wonderdale
Correct Answer
C. Livie Killian

Explanation
In the given question, the name of Billie Jo's friend who moved away to California is Livie Killian.

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5.

Billie Jo's friend was among the __________________ people who moved to California to escape the Dust Bowl.
- A.
  
  3,000
- B.
  
  2,500
- C.
  
  2,500,000
- D.
  
  3,000,000
Correct Answer
C. 2,500,000

Explanation
Billie Jo's friend was among the 2,500,000 people who moved to California to escape the Dust Bowl. This large number indicates the scale of the migration caused by the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl. The Dust Bowl, which occurred during the 1930s, was a severe drought and dust storm that affected the Great Plains in the United States. The harsh conditions forced many people to abandon their farms and seek refuge in other states, particularly California, in search of better opportunities and living conditions.

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6.

What is Billie Jo talented at doing?
- A.
  
  Playing piano
- B.
  
  Cooking
- C.
  
  Reading
- D.
  
  Riding horses
Correct Answer
A. Playing piano

Explanation
Billie Jo is talented at playing the piano.

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7.

The phrase "She's an old mule on the subject of my schooling," is an example of what figurative language?
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
B. Metaphor

Explanation
The phrase "She's an old mule on the subject of my schooling" is an example of a metaphor. This is because it is comparing the person to an old mule, suggesting that they are stubborn or resistant to discussing the topic of the speaker's schooling. Metaphors compare two unrelated things without using "like" or "as", which is the case in this phrase.

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8.

Who is president of the United States during the setting of this novel?
- A.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Herbert Hoover
- C.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- D.
  
  Franklin Roosevelt
Correct Answer
D. Franklin Roosevelt

Explanation
The correct answer is Franklin Roosevelt because he was the president of the United States during the time period in which this novel takes place.

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9.

Who is Mr. Hardly?
- A.
  
  The local banker
- B.
  
  A local convenience store clerk
- C.
  
  A man who helped out on the Kilby farm
- D.
  
  Billie Jo's school teacher
Correct Answer
B. A local convenience store clerk

Explanation
Mr. Hardly is a local convenience store clerk. This can be inferred from the given options where each option represents a different person. Among these options, the most suitable answer is a local convenience store clerk.

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10.

What is unusual about how the Kilby family prepares for supper?
- A.
  
  They do not turn utensils over until time to eat.
- B.
  
  They do not eat at the table.
- C.
  
  They do not sit together to eat.
- D.
  
  They do not eat supper.
Correct Answer
A. They do not turn utensils over until time to eat.

Explanation
The unusual thing about how the Kilby family prepares for supper is that they do not turn utensils over until it is time to eat. This means that the utensils are kept in their original position until the family is ready to sit down and start eating. This could be a unique tradition or preference of the Kilby family, as most people would typically set the table by placing utensils facing downwards before the meal.

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11.

How long did the drought last before the rain came in February of 1934?
- A.
  
  Thirty days
- B.
  
  Fifty days
- C.
  
  Seventy days
- D.
  
  One month
Correct Answer
C. Seventy days

Explanation
The correct answer is seventy days. This means that the drought lasted for a period of seventy days before the rain came in February of 1934.

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12.

The phrase "The potatoes are peppered plenty tonight, Polly!," is an example of:
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Personification
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Alliteration
Correct Answer
D. Alliteration

Explanation
The phrase "The potatoes are peppered plenty tonight, Polly!" is an example of alliteration because it repeats the "p" sound at the beginning of multiple words in the sentence. Alliteration is a literary device that adds emphasis and musicality to a sentence by repeating the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words. In this case, the repetition of the "p" sound in "potatoes," "peppered," and "plenty" creates a rhythmic and memorable effect.

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13.

Billie Jo is suspected to have a crush on Mad Dog Craddock. Which of the following quotes supports that theory?
- A.
  
  "Darn that blue-eyed boy with his fine face and his smooth voice"
- B.
  
  "I suspect Mad Dog had come first to Arley Wanderdale's mind"
- C.
  
  "sizzling with Mad Dog"
- D.
  
  "Even before Mad Dog Craddock?"
Correct Answer
A. "Darn that blue-eyed boy with his fine face and his smooth voice"

Explanation
The quote "Darn that blue-eyed boy with his fine face and his smooth voice" supports the theory that Billie Jo has a crush on Mad Dog Craddock. The use of the word "darn" suggests frustration or annoyance, which can be a common reaction when someone has feelings for someone else but is unable to express them openly. Additionally, the description of Mad Dog's "fine face and smooth voice" implies that Billie Jo finds him attractive and is drawn to him.

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14.

Which of the following events helped contribute to the Dust Bowl? (Choose all that apply)
- A.
  
  Drought
- B.
  
  Wind storms
- C.
  
  Lack of crop rotation
- D.
  
  Stock market crash
Correct Answer(s)
A. Drought
B. Wind storms
C. Lack of crop rotation

Explanation
The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms and soil erosion that occurred in the 1930s in the Great Plains region of the United States. The combination of drought, wind storms, and lack of crop rotation all contributed to the conditions that led to the Dust Bowl. The drought caused a lack of rainfall, resulting in dry soil that was easily picked up by strong winds, leading to massive dust storms. Additionally, the lack of crop rotation, where farmers continuously planted the same crop year after year, depleted the soil of nutrients, making it more susceptible to erosion.

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Out Of The Dust Quiz 1

List three things that Ma values the most according to the text. Provide an example from the text to prove each value.

Which of the following characters would be considered the protagonist of the story?

From whose point of view and which point of view is the story told?

What is the name of Billie Jo's friend that moved away to California?

Billie Jo's friend was among the __________________ people who moved to California to escape the Dust Bowl.

What is Billie Jo talented at doing?

The phrase "She's an old mule on the subject of my schooling," is an example of what figurative language?

Who is president of the United States during the setting of this novel?

Who is Mr. Hardly?

What is unusual about how the Kilby family prepares for supper?

How long did the drought last before the rain came in February of 1934?

The phrase "The potatoes are peppered plenty tonight, Polly!," is an example of:

Billie Jo is suspected to have a crush on Mad Dog Craddock. Which of the following quotes supports that theory?

Which of the following events helped contribute to the Dust Bowl? (Choose all that apply)