Out of the Dust January 1934

Billie Jo physically resembles her ______ but plays piano like her ________.

• daddy, ma

• ma, daddy

• daddy, Arley Wanderdale

Because Billie Jo says, "I can handle myself most everywhere he puts me..." (4), the reader can infer that she is

• honest and kind

• envious of Livie

• independent and reliable

"...Great Uncle Floyd, old as ancient Indian bones, and mean as a rattler..." (5) is an example of

• similes

• metaphors

• personification

The rabbits are eating the farmers' crops because

• it is January, so vegetation is scarce.

• the farmers removed the natural vegetation to plant crops.

• Both A and B

Billie Jo proves she is generous by donating applesauce, pork, and a baby gown to those in need.

• True

• False, Ma does

• No information

Billie Jo compares her ma to an old mule when it comes to her education to help the reader understand that

• her ma is not very educated

• her ma is stubborn about her schooling

• both A and B

Because Billie Jo does not buy sheet music with the extra change, the reader can infer that she is

• rebellious

• sneaky

• trustworthy

The only thing that takes Daddy's mind off his weariness is

• Billie Jo's accomplishments

• Ma's piano playing

• His hope for a son

Because Billie Jo's test scores are so high, the reader can infer that she is

• intelligent

• serious about her education

• Both A and B

"...lightning danced on spindly legs..." (31) is an example of

• personification

• simile

• metaphor