Out of the Dust, Winter 1934 Flashcard

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What does Billie Jo wonder about her friendship with Livie?

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Billie Jo questions her friendship because she leaves Livie alone to clean up the party mess and wishes she could be in Livie's place.

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Why does Billie Jo feel disappointed by Ma's words, 'I knew you could'?

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Billie Jo feels disappointed because she wants more praise for her test scores.

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What significant change is Billie Jo's family expecting?

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Billie Jo's family is expecting a baby.

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Why are rabbits eating the farmers' crops in January?

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Rabbits are eating the crops because vegetation is scarce due to the season and the farmers removed natural vegetation to plant crops.

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What literary device is used in the phrase, 'Great Uncle Floyd, old as ancient Indian bones, and mean as a rattler'?

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This phrase is an example of similes.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of Ma expecting a baby in the story?

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Ma expecting a baby signifies a major change in the family dynamics and adds emotional complexity to Billie Jo's experiences.

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How does Billie Jo's jealousy affect her relationship with her family?

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Billie Jo's jealousy, particularly towards the baby, creates tension and feelings of inadequacy in her relationship with her family.

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

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The setting, particularly the harsh conditions of the Dust Bowl, influences the characters' struggles and the overall mood of the story.

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What does the phrase 'mean as a rattler' imply about Great Uncle Floyd?

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The phrase implies that Great Uncle Floyd is very unfriendly or hostile, similar to a rattlesnake.