Out Of The Dust Final Test
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At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is able to forgive herself and her father.
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True
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False
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This final test for 'Out of the Dust' assesses understanding of the novel's key events and details, such as character actions and pivotal moments. It evaluates comprehension and retention, enhancing literary analysis skills relevant to American Literature studies.
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Pa discovers that he has ____________________ on his nose.
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Moles
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Lymphoma
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Freckles
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Skin cancer
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A. Skin cancerExplanation
Pa discovering that he has skin cancer on his nose indicates that he has developed abnormal cells in the skin of his nose, which can potentially be cancerous. Skin cancer is a condition where the skin cells grow uncontrollably, forming tumors or lesions. This can occur due to various factors, such as excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing skin cancer and preventing its spread to other parts of the body.Rate this question:
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Pa meets his girlfriend at which location?
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Night school
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Mad Dog's concert
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Farmer college
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Palace Theater
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A. Night schoolExplanation
Pa meets his girlfriend at night school.Rate this question:
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During Billie Jo and Pa's first Thanksgiving without Ma, Billie Jo forgets what crucial part of the meal?
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Turkey
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Dressing
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Squash casserole
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Cranberry sauce
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A. Cranberry sauceExplanation
During Billie Jo and Pa's first Thanksgiving without Ma, Billie Jo forgets to include cranberry sauce as a crucial part of the meal.Rate this question:
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At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is unable to play piano ever again.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is unable to play piano ever again." The correct answer is False. This means that at the end of the text, it is not revealed that Billie Jo is unable to play the piano anymore. The text may have mentioned that she faced difficulties or challenges in playing the piano, but it did not explicitly state that she can never play again.Rate this question:
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Mad Dog leaves Joyce City to play piano on the radio in which city?
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Amarillo
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Flagstaff
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Hartford
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Andalusia
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A. AmarilloExplanation
Mad Dog leaves Joyce City to play piano on the radio in Amarillo. This suggests that Amarillo is the city where Mad Dog's radio performance is taking place.Rate this question:
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According to the text, how many entries were in the talent show competition held at the Palace Theater?
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20
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5
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17
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7
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A. 17Explanation
The text states that there were 17 entries in the talent show competition held at the Palace Theater.Rate this question:
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Billie Jo's mom saved what to send her to which college?
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Nickels; University of Alabama
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Dimes; Panhandle A & M
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Pennies; Auburn University
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Quarters; Panhandle A & M
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A. Dimes; Panhandle A & MExplanation
Billie Jo's mom saved dimes to send her to Panhandle A & M college.Rate this question:
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When the moonshine still was busted, how many pounds of sugar were confiscated?
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100
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1,000
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10
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10,000
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A. 1,000Explanation
The correct answer is 1,000 because the question states that the moonshine still was busted, indicating that it was an illegal operation. The use of sugar is common in the production of moonshine, so it is likely that the authorities confiscated a large amount of sugar, which would be represented by the option 1,000.Rate this question:
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Which figurative language device is used in the following excerpt?"I'm getting to know the music again. And it's getting to know me. We sniff each other's armpits, and inside each other's ears, and behind each other's necks."
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Allusion
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Alliteration
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Personification
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Irony
Correct Answer
A. PersonificationExplanation
The correct answer is personification. Personification is a figurative language device in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities. In the given excerpt, the music is personified as it is described as "getting to know me" and "sniffing each other's armpits, ears, and necks." This personification adds a vivid and imaginative element to the description of the relationship between the speaker and the music.Rate this question:
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Define the underlined word in the following sentence by using context clues:"Daddy bought a second mule with Louise's help. Her betrothal gift to him."
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Engagement
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Wedding
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Farming
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House warming
Correct Answer
A. EngagementExplanation
The word "betrothal" in the sentence suggests that the underlined word "engagement" is the correct definition. The sentence indicates that Louise helped Daddy buy a second mule as a gift for their betrothal, which implies that they are in a committed relationship and planning to get married.Rate this question:
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Billie Jo meets a man on the train. What were his reason(s) for being on the train? Check ALL that apply.
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His family was starving
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His mother died
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His family lost their land
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His crops wouldn't grow
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A. His family was starving
A. His family lost their land
A. His crops wouldn't growExplanation
The man's reasons for being on the train include his family being starving, his family losing their land, and his crops not growing.Rate this question:
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Which of the following details might be considered an exposition detail?
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"She was my father's teacher..."
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"My father has a raised spot on the side of his nose.."
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"We haven't had a good crop in three years, not since the bounty of '31"
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"I never go by Arley's anymore."
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A. "We haven't had a good crop in three years, not since the bounty of '31"Explanation
The detail "We haven't had a good crop in three years, not since the bounty of '31" can be considered an exposition detail because it provides information about the current situation and sets the context for the story. It indicates that there has been a decline in crop production for the past three years, which is important background information that helps to establish the setting or circumstances of the story.Rate this question:
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