Out of the Dust 1934 (Jan - Aug) Test

Out of the Dust would be classified as what type of book?

• mystery

• historical fiction

• fantasy

• science fiction

How old is Billie Jo when the book starts?

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14

Where does the book take place?

• Tennessee

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• Texas

Who is Livie Killian?

• Billie Jo's mother

• Billie Jo's music teacher

• Billie Jo's friend who moved to California

• Billie Jo's aunt who lives in Texas

What is Billie Jo's mother's response when Billie Jo does well on the state test?

• "Good for you!"

• "I'm so proud of you!"

• "Well, that's something."

• "I knew you could."

What instrument does Billie Jo play?

• the piano

• the violin

• the harmonica

• the tuba

Who left the kerosene by the stove?

• Billie Jo

• Billie Jo's mother

• Billie Jo's father

• no one knows

Who is Mad Dog?

• Billie Jo's classmate

• Billie Jo's father

• Billie Jo's music teacher

• the county farm agent

Billie Jo's mother makes all of the following suggestions for improving the farm EXCEPT...

• making a pond by the windmill

• planting something besides wheat

• plant some cotton

• chop down the apple trees

What does Polly want Bayard to create?

• Rain
• A windmill
• A pond
• Money