Out of the Dust (pages 10-33)

Front

Why does Ma keep the utensils covered and the plates/cups upside down?

Back

Because there is dust everywhere and they don't want the dust in their food.

Front

Why does Ma send Billie Jo to the store?

Back

To get supplies to bake Daddy a cake for his birthday.

Front

Does Ma want Daddy to take a loan from President Roosevelt to buy and plant new wheat?

Back

False.

Front

Where does Arley Wanderdale ask Billie Jo to play first?

Back

Palace Theatre.

Front

Is Billie Jo happy with her mother's response about how she did on the achievement tests?

Back

No. Her mother only says 'I knew you could.' Billie Jo wishes her mother would give her a little more to hang on to.

Front

What does the dust symbolize in 'Out of the Dust'?

Back

The dust symbolizes hardship and the struggles faced by the characters.

Front

How does Billie Jo feel about her relationship with her mother?

Back

Billie Jo feels a lack of emotional support and wishes for more acknowledgment from her mother.

Front

What is the significance of baking a cake for Daddy's birthday?

Back

It represents love, care, and the desire to celebrate family despite difficult circumstances.

Front

What role does music play in Billie Jo's life?

Back

Music serves as an escape and a form of expression for Billie Jo.

Front

How does the setting of the Dust Bowl affect the characters?

Back

The Dust Bowl creates challenges such as food scarcity and emotional distress for the characters.