Out of the Dust

Who is the main character of Out of the Dust?

• Livie Killian

• Mad Dog Craddok

• Arley Wonderdale

• Billie Jo Kilby

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From whose point of view is the story told?

• Mad Dog Craddok

• Billie Jo's dad

• Billie Jo

• An unknown narrator

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What is the name of Billie Jo's friend that moved to California?

• Arley Wonderdale

• Livie Killian

• Mad Dog Craddok

• Hilary Ray

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What is Billie Jo talented at doing?

• cooking

• driving a tractor

• playing piano

• riding horses

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Who is the President of the United States during this time period?

• Franklin D Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

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Who is Mr. Hardly?

• the local grocery store clerk

• the local banker

• a man who helps on the family farm

• Billie Jo's teacher

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What is unusual about how the Kily family prepared for supper?

• They do not turn over dishes/utensils until it's time to eat.

• They do not eat at the table.

• They do not sit together to eat.

• They do not eat supper.

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How long did the drought last before the rain came in February 1934?

• 30 days

• 50 days

• 70 days

• 90 days

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Why did Mr. Nobel and Mr. Romney have a bet to kill the rabbits?

• The rabbits were eating the crops.

• They really hated rabbits.

• They needed to eat the rabbits because they were hungry.

• They enjoyed hunting.

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What did Billie Jo think about doing with the 4 extra cents that Mr. Hardy gave them?

• buy sheet music

• buy food

• save it for later

• give it to her dad

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