Out of the Dust Review

Who is the narrator in Out of the Dust?

• Billie Jo

• Ma

• Mad Dog

• Daddy

The different sections of the book are divided by what two characteristics?

• seasons and months

• seasons and years

• characters and years

• they are not divided

What does Billie Jo like to do?

• play with her friends

• sing

• play piano

• cook with Ma

How does Daddy treat Billie Jo?

• He has always loved her

• He does not accept her because she's a girl

• He does not love her

• He is accepting of her

Choose the correct term for the following definition: Giving human characteristics to an object, animal, or idea.

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• imagery

Which character moved to California?

• Livie Killian

• Mad Dog

• Arley Wanderdale

• Billie Jo

Choose the correct word for the following definition: make someone annoyed or irritated

• bawl

• scowl

• rile

• pester

Choose the correct term for the following definition: A comparison of two or more things using like or as.

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• rhyme

Which character performs at the Palace Theatre with Billie Jo?

• Livie Killian

• Arley Wanderdale

• Mad Dog Craddock

• Ma

Which answer best describes how Ma treats Billie Jo?

• inattentive

• abusive

• very loving

• strict but loving