Out of the Dust review~ Winter 1935

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What does Billie Jo especially miss at Christmas?

Back

Her mother's cranberry sauce.

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How are Billie Jo and her father similar?

Back

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

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What is one way Billie Jo is NOT like her father?

Back

They sound the same when they sing.

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Where does Billie Jo's father go in the evenings?

Back

To night school.

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When Billie Jo arrives home during the dust storm, where is her father?

Back

Out looking for her.

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What does Billie Jo wish about her mother?

Back

She wouldn't be so eager to leave.

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What is the significance of Christmas for Billie Jo?

Back

It highlights her feelings of loss and longing for her mother's presence.

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How does Billie Jo's relationship with her father change throughout the story?

Back

They learn to communicate better and understand each other's grief.

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

Back

It serves as a form of expression and connection to her mother.

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What challenges does Billie Jo face during the dust storms?

Back

She deals with physical hardships and emotional struggles.