WorksheetsOut of the Dust Winter 1934
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 28mins
Billie Jo physically resembles her ______ but plays piano like her ________.
daddy, ma
ma, daddy
daddy, Arley Wanderdale
"...Great Uncle Floyd, old as ancient Indian bones, and mean as a rattler..." is an example of
similes
metaphors
personification
Because Billie Jo does not buy sheet music with the extra change, the reader can infer that she is
rebellious
sneaky
trustworthy
"...lightning danced on spindly legs..." is an example of
personification
simile
metaphor
The two things that Billie Jo most loves are
apples and playing piano
apples and driving the tractor
driving the tractor and playing the piano
Billie Jo's family will soon change due to
Livie moving in with them
Ma expecting a baby
Great Uncle Floyd passing away
What figure of speech is this an example of?
What figure of speech is this?
What type of figurative language is this?
Causes of the Dust Bowl
(a)
When was the Dust Bowl?
(a)
Which were the causes of the Dust Bowl?
Overuse of the land
Drought
Overgrazing
All of the above
Where did the Dust Bowl mostly hit?
Texas
Southeast
California
Midwest
Mr. Hardley is the owner of
(a)
How did the Dust Bowl get its name?
Ma cooks Daddy some chicken for his birthday
True
False
In "Fields of Flashing Lights" What was the main theme?
Who coined the term "Black Sunday" ?
Katie Couric
Brain Williams
Robert Grieger
Robin Williams
The Dust Bowl affected the wheat crops.
True
False
Which word best describes Lena?
How what you describe Billie Jo's Character?
Disobedient
Responsible
Trustworthy
Kind
I feel confident that I passed the test.
Yes
No
Not Sure
