Out Of The Dust Final Test

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1. At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is able to forgive herself and her father.

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In the text, it is mentioned that Billie Jo is able to forgive herself and her father. This suggests that she has come to terms with the mistakes and regrets she had in the past, as well as the actions of her father. This shows growth and maturity on her part, indicating that she has found a way to let go of the negative emotions and move forward with her life. Therefore, the statement that Billie Jo is able to forgive herself and her father is true.

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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... see moreretention, enhancing literary analysis skills relevant to American Literature studies. see less

2. Pa discovers that he has ____________________ on his nose.

Explanation

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.

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3. Pa meets his girlfriend at which location?

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Pa meets his girlfriend at night school.

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4. During Billie Jo and Pa's first Thanksgiving without Ma, Billie Jo forgets what crucial part of the meal?

Explanation

During Billie Jo and Pa's first Thanksgiving without Ma, Billie Jo forgets to include cranberry sauce as a crucial part of the meal.

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5. At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is unable to play piano ever again.

Explanation

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.

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6. Mad Dog leaves Joyce City to play piano on the radio in which city?

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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.

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7. According to the text, how many entries were in the talent show competition held at the Palace Theater?

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The text states that there were 17 entries in the talent show competition held at the Palace Theater.

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8. When the moonshine still was busted, how many pounds of sugar were confiscated?

Explanation

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.

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9. Billie Jo's mom saved what to send her to which college?

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Billie Jo's mom saved dimes to send her to Panhandle A & M college.

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10. 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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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.

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11. 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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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.

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12. Place the following events in order according to the text.
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13. Billie Jo meets a man on the train. What were his reason(s) for being on the train? Check ALL that apply.

Explanation

The man's reasons for being on the train include his family being starving, his family losing their land, and his crops not growing.

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14. Which of the following details might be considered an exposition detail?

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.

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15. Match the following characters to their appropriate descriptions.
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At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is able to forgive...
Pa discovers that he has ____________________ on his nose.
Pa meets his girlfriend at which location?
During Billie Jo and Pa's first Thanksgiving without Ma, Billie Jo...
At the end of the text, we learn that Billie Jo is unable to play...
Mad Dog leaves Joyce City to play piano on the radio in which city?
According to the text, how many entries were in the talent show...
When the moonshine still was busted, how many pounds of sugar were...
Billie Jo's mom saved what to send her to which college?
Which figurative language device is used in the following...
Define the underlined word in the following sentence by using context...
Place the following events in order according to the text.
Billie Jo meets a man on the train. What were his reason(s) for being...
Which of the following details might be considered an exposition...
Match the following characters to their appropriate descriptions.
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