Out Of The Dust Pages 1-29

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This quiz is designed to test comprehension of pages 1-29 of the novel Out of the Dust written by Karen Hesse.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who is the main character of Out of the Dust?
- A.
  
  Livie Killian
- B.
  
  Mad Dog Craddok
- C.
  
  Arley Wonderdale
- D.
  
  Bille Jo Kilby
Correct Answer
D. Bille Jo Kilby

Explanation
The main character of "Out of the Dust" is Bille Jo Kilby.

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2.

From whose point of view is the story told?
- A.
  
  Mad Dog Craddok
- B.
  
  Billie Jo's dad
- C.
  
  Billie Jo
- D.
  
  An unknown narrator
Correct Answer
C. Billie Jo

Explanation
The story is told from Billie Jo's point of view. This can be inferred from the fact that the options include Billie Jo's dad and Mad Dog Craddok, suggesting that they are separate characters in the story. Since the other option is "An unknown narrator," it implies that Billie Jo is the one narrating the story.

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3.

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

Explanation
Billie Jo's friend who moved away to California is Livie Killian.

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4.

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

Explanation
Billie Jo is talented at playing the piano.

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5.

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

Explanation
The phrase "She's an old mule on the subject of my schooling," is an example of a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as." In this case, the speaker is comparing someone to an old mule to convey the idea that this person is stubborn and resistant to discussing the speaker's schooling.

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6.

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
Franklin Roosevelt is the correct answer because he was the president of the United States during the time period in which the novel is set. He served as the 32nd president from 1933 to 1945, which covers a significant portion of the 20th century. This makes him the most likely candidate to be the president during the setting of the novel.

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7.

Who is Mr. Hardly?
- A.
  
  The local banker in charge of everyone's money
- B.
  
  A local convenience store clerk
- C.
  
  A man who helped out on the Kilby farm
- D.
  
  Billie Jo's schoolteacher
Correct Answer
B. A local convenience store clerk

Explanation
Mr. Hardly is a local convenience store clerk. This means that he works at a nearby store and is responsible for assisting customers and managing the store's operations. He is not the local banker in charge of everyone's money, a man who helped out on the Kilby farm, or Billie Jo's schoolteacher.

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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 suggests that they have a specific ritual or tradition where they only set the table fully when it is time to sit down and have their meal. This could be a way for the family to create a sense of anticipation and togetherness around mealtime, making it a special and intentional event.

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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 total of seventy days before the rain finally came in February of 1934.

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10.

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 contains the repetition of the "p" sound in multiple words, specifically "potatoes," "peppered," and "plenty." Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity. In this case, the repeated "p" sound creates a rhythmic and musical effect, adding emphasis and making the phrase more memorable.

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Out Of The Dust Pages 1-29

Who is the main character of Out of the Dust?

From whose point of view is the story told?

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

What is Billie Jo talented at doing?

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

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