Out Of The Dust Pages 70-95

The given correct answer is Franklin because it is the name they chose for the new baby.

Shortly after Polly died, Billie Jo's brother also died.

One of the admission prices into the courthouse's gallery was either ten cents or a book. This means that individuals could either pay ten cents or bring a book as a form of payment to gain entry into the courthouse's gallery. Another option was to simply bring a book without any monetary payment. Additionally, the term "a dime" is another way of referring to ten cents, so it is also a correct answer.

The correct answer suggests that Billie Jo's dad responds to how he feels by digging a large hole in the yard. This implies that he is physically exerting himself and channeling his emotions into this activity. It could be a way for him to release his frustration, anger, or sadness. By digging the hole, he may be trying to distract himself from his emotions or find a sense of purpose or control in a difficult situation.

The neighbor women blamed Billie Jo for "the accident" because she was the one involved in it.

Mad Dog Craddock says he got his name by biting things when he was young. This suggests that he had a habit of biting objects or possibly even people during his childhood, which earned him the nickname "Mad Dog." This explanation implies that his aggressive and unruly behavior as a child led to the name sticking with him as he grew older.

Billie Jo says she can never forgive her father for leaving the kerosene by the stove. This suggests that there was a tragic incident or accident caused by the kerosene being left near the stove, which had a significant impact on Billie Jo's life. The incident might have resulted in a fire or some other form of disaster, leading to physical or emotional harm. This action by her father likely caused deep resentment and pain for Billie Jo, making it something she cannot forgive.

Billie Jo compares the dust storms to a volcano erupting because both events involve a sudden and violent release of a large amount of material into the air. Just like a volcano erupting, the dust storms create a massive cloud of dust that engulfs the surroundings, causing destruction and making it difficult to see or breathe. This comparison highlights the intensity and devastation caused by the dust storms, emphasizing the chaotic and overwhelming nature of the phenomenon.

Billie Jo feels dejected about "empty spaces". This suggests that she feels sad or downcast when confronted with vacant or unoccupied areas.

Arley Wanderdale is the person who has not treated Billie Jo differently than before "the accident".

The given sentence "But now, sorrow climbs up our front steps, big as Texas, and we didn't even see it coming" is an example of a simile and personification. The phrase "big as Texas" is a simile because it compares the size of sorrow to the large state of Texas. The phrase "sorrow climbs up our front steps" personifies sorrow by giving it the human-like ability to climb.