The Water Is Wide Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Brown make Pat Conroy principal of the school?
(a) He has the training.
(b) She has a crush on him.
(c) He is white.
(d) He wants to be principal.

2. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Natural wildlife.
(c) Sandbars and oyster banks.
(d) High tide.

3. What ends Pat Conroy's desire to swim at Yamacraw?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Ridicule.
(d) Pollution.

4. Why are Jim and Joe banned from teaching on Yamacraw Island?
(a) Jim swears too much.
(b) They lack credentials.
(c) Pat Conroy doesn't like them.
(d) Joe cannot read.

5. What cataloge is popular at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Outdoor Gear.
(b) Macy's.
(c) Hunting and Fishing Guide.
(d) Sears Roebuck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object talks for Mrs. Graves when she gets mad?

2. What type of equipment does Pat Conroy use to show the class movies?

3. Pat Conroy feels what, showing his music loving students to whites?

4. Who is the deputy superintendent?

5. What sport goes violently wrong when Pat Conroy tries to teach it?

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