Out of the Dust review~ Winter 1935

Front

What does Billie Jo's father do in the evenings?

Back

He goes to night school.

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What does Billie Jo especially miss at Christmas?

Back

She misses her mother's cranberry sauce.

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How does Billie Jo feel about leaving home if her mother was still there?

Back

She wouldn't be so eager to leave.

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In what way are Billie Jo and her father similar?

Back

They rub their eyes the same way, don't talk much, and have the same long-legged walk.

Front

Where is Billie Jo's father when she arrives home during the dust storm?

Back

He is out looking for her.

Front

What is a key theme in 'Out of the Dust'?

Back

The impact of loss and longing.

Front

How does Billie Jo express her emotions throughout the story?

Back

Through her piano playing and reflections.

Front

What event significantly affects Billie Jo's family?

Back

The death of her mother.

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What does Billie Jo's relationship with her father reflect?

Back

The struggle to connect after a loss.

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What role does the setting play in 'Out of the Dust'?

Back

It reflects the harsh realities of the Dust Bowl.