Out Of The Dust Pages 99-118

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Students will test their knowledge of pages 99-118 of Out of the Dust writtend by Karen Hesse.

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1.

What does Billie Jo wish she could her her mother tell her?
- A.
  
  "You could do better."
- B.
  
  "I knew you could."
- C.
  
  "I am very proud of you."
- D.
  
  "School is always very important."
Correct Answer
B. "I knew you could."

Explanation
Billie Jo wishes she could hear her mother tell her "I knew you could." This suggests that Billie Jo desires her mother's belief in her capabilities and wants to feel validated and supported. It implies that Billie Jo may have faced challenges or doubts in her abilities, and hearing her mother's confidence would provide her with a sense of encouragement and reassurance.

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2.

Who was Billie Jo's "Ma" at the school Christmas dinner?
- A.
  
  Aunt Ellis
- B.
  
  Louise
- C.
  
  Miss Freeland
- D.
  
  One of her neighbors
Correct Answer
C. Miss Freeland

Explanation
Miss Freeland was Billie Jo's "Ma" at the school Christmas dinner. This suggests that Miss Freeland played a maternal role in Billie Jo's life during the event. It is possible that Miss Freeland was a teacher or a staff member at the school who took on a nurturing and caring role towards Billie Jo. This could indicate a close relationship between them, where Miss Freeland provided support and guidance to Billie Jo during the Christmas dinner.

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What did Billie Jo forget to make for her and her father at Christmas time?
- A.
  
  Sweet potatoes
- B.
  
  Cranberry sauce
- C.
  
  Turkey
- D.
  
  Brown gravey
Correct Answer
B. Cranberry sauce

Explanation
Billie Jo forgot to make cranberry sauce for her and her father at Christmas time.

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4.

What does Billie Jo notice as a similarity between her and her father?
- A.
  
  They both play the piano
- B.
  
  The way they tend to apple trees
- C.
  
  The way they talk to their neighbors
- D.
  
  They both rub their eyes with their palms out
Correct Answer
D. They both rub their eyes with their palms out

Explanation
Billie Jo notices a similarity between her and her father in the way they both rub their eyes with their palms out.

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5.

Who does Billie Jo think was never meant for farm life?
- A.
  
  Her mom
- B.
  
  Her dad
- C.
  
  Herself
- D.
  
  Miss Freeland
Correct Answer
A. Her mom

Explanation
Billie Jo thinks that her mom was never meant for farm life. This can be inferred from the question that mentions Billie Jo's perspective. The other options do not provide any information about Billie Jo's thoughts or feelings towards them.

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6.

"My father's voice starts and stops, like a car short of gas, like an engine choked with dust" is an example of
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. Simile

Explanation
The given sentence compares the father's voice to a car short of gas and an engine choked with dust. This comparison is made using the word "like," indicating that it is a simile. Similes are figures of speech that compare two unlike things using "like" or "as." In this case, the father's voice is being compared to the sound and behavior of a car and an engine, emphasizing the start-and-stop nature of his voice.

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7.

Where did Billie Jo and her dad get dressed up to go?
- A.
  
  The local library
- B.
  
  Christmas dinner at Billie Jo's school
- C.
  
  The President's Birthday Ball
- D.
  
  The church down the street from their house
Correct Answer
C. The President's Birthday Ball

Explanation
Billie Jo and her dad got dressed up to go to The President's Birthday Ball.

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8.

How much money was raised at this function?
- A.
  
  Twelve dollars
- B.
  
  Forty-seven dollars
- C.
  
  Fifty-three dollars
- D.
  
  Thrity-three dollars
Correct Answer
D. Thrity-three dollars

Explanation
The correct answer is thirty-three dollars. This means that at the function, a total of thirty-three dollars was raised.

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9.

"Real lunch and then stomachs full and feeling fine for classes in the afternoon" is an example of
- A.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Metaphor
- D.
  
  Simile
Correct Answer
B. Alliteration

Explanation
The given phrase "Real lunch and then stomachs full and feeling fine for classes in the afternoon" is an example of alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words. In this case, the repeated "s" sound in "stomachs full and feeling fine" creates the alliteration.

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10.

Who sent canned meat, rice, and potatoes to the school?
- A.
  
  The government
- B.
  
  Mr. Hardly
- C.
  
  Billie Jo's dad
- D.
  
  Miss Freeland
Correct Answer
A. The government

Explanation
The correct answer is the government because they are usually responsible for providing food and supplies to schools, especially in cases of emergency or need. In this context, sending canned meat, rice, and potatoes to the school indicates a larger-scale effort to ensure that the students have access to necessary food items.

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Out Of The Dust Pages 99-118

What does Billie Jo wish she could her her mother tell her?

Who was Billie Jo's "Ma" at the school Christmas dinner?

What did Billie Jo forget to make for her and her father at Christmas time?

What does Billie Jo notice as a similarity between her and her father?

Who does Billie Jo think was never meant for farm life?

"My father's voice starts and stops, like a car short of gas, like an engine choked with dust" is an example of

Where did Billie Jo and her dad get dressed up to go?

How much money was raised at this function?

"Real lunch and then stomachs full and feeling fine for classes in the afternoon" is an example of

Who sent canned meat, rice, and potatoes to the school?