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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the mother of Oscar, Fred, and Prophet in Chapter 9?
(a) She drowns in the river.
(b) She dies.
(c) She is shot in the foot.
(d) She gets bit by a snake.

2. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy realizes who wants acceptance from whites?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Dr. Piedmont.
(c) Pat Conroy.
(d) Bennington.

3. Barbara invites the girls to her house for what holiday?
(a) St. Patrick's Day.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) May Day.
(d) Halloween.

4. In the spring, what luxury is given to the school house?
(a) Flower planting.
(b) Running water.
(c) Heat.
(d) Air conditioning.

5. What does Carol Ann offer the students?
(a) A performance of literature.
(b) She sings an opera.
(c) A recitation of the Bible.
(d) A dance routine.

6. On the river, what natural element scares Pat Conroy?
(a) Fog.
(b) Winds.
(c) Thunderstorms.
(d) Sleet.

7. What basketball team does Pat Conroy take the boys to see?
(a) The Pistons.
(b) The Globetrotters.
(c) The Bulls.
(d) The Lakers.

8. When does graduation take place on Yamacraw Island?
(a) April.
(b) May.
(c) June.
(d) July.

9. What does Pat Conroy try to prepare his students for in the real world?
(a) Pickpockets.
(b) Leaving the island.
(c) Raising a family.
(d) Viral infections.

10. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy thinks Dr. Piedmont and Bennington are too affected by what?
(a) Finances.
(b) Fear.
(c) Expectation.
(d) Exhaustion.

11. Which Italian character sang as part of his lesson to the kids?
(a) Peter.
(b) George.
(c) Richie.
(d) Zeke.

12. Why does Pat Conroy write The Water is Wide?
(a) Barbara makes him.
(b) To get back at the administration.
(c) For his students.
(d) To understand his time on Yamacraw Island.

13. What are the kids most excited about in Washington D.C.?
(a) The zoo.
(b) The White House.
(c) The park.
(d) A museum.

14. What helps relieve Pat Conroy's anger at his dismissal?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Compensation.
(c) Fame.
(d) Time.

15. What does Pat Conroy do to try and keep his job?
(a) Talk to the board.
(b) Gets a petition signed by the islanders.
(c) All of these.
(d) Talk to Dr. Piedmont.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book reminds Pat Conroy of his animal infestation in Chapter 8?

2. After Pat Conroy's river rides, his feet would turn what color?

3. By the end of Chapter 8, who has Pat Conroy alienated?

4. What does Ted Stone accuse Steve McQueen of being?

5. What do the students give Zeke at graduation?

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