WorksheetsOut of the Dust Winter 1934-Autumn 1934
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does chafed mean?
misshapen
scraped
cringe
elegant
What does deformed mean?
wild
going downward
misshapen
scraped
What does untamed mean?
elegant
wild
cringe
going downward
What does delicate mean?
elegant;fragile
going downward
scraped
misshapen
What does wince mean?
wild
misshapen
fragile
cringe
What does descending mean?
elegant; fragile
misshapen
going downward
scraped
After the long, exhausting hike, we all felt __________ for some cold, refreshing water.
determined
desperate
chafed
excavating
The archaeologists were _________ an ancient burial site.
descending
excavating
bawling
chafed
The baby's loud ______________ could be heard all over the mall.
chafed
wince
untamed
bawling
I could tell by the _________ on my brother's face that I had embarrassed him and he was angry.
scowl
cringe
excavating
chafed
Who asks Billie Jo to play the piano at the Palace Theater?
Arley
Mad Dog
President Roosevelt
Mr. Hardy
Choose the best word to describe Billie Jo's father.
meek
stubborn
loud
unkind
With which crop is Billie Jo's father most familiar?
corn
wheat
citrus fruit
apples
Why is Billie Jo and her family struggling?
Their farm is being taken away by the bank.
They haven't had a good crop in years.
Squatters are invading their land.
They want to move to Texas but can't.
Which of the following is NOT one of Billie Jo's problems in these chapters?
Her mother doesn't let her miss school to play the piano.
One of her closest friends moves away.
She hears her parents arguing.
Mr. Hardy accuses her of stealing.
Choose the best words to describe Billie Jo.
bold and friendly
hostile and suspicious
talented and curious
sweet and quiet
