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The Great Santini Quiz

Pat Conroy
This Study Guide consists of approximately 104 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Great Santini.

The Great Santini Quiz

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1)

Where does Ben take Ansley? (from Chapter 15)

To lookout point.
To Hobie's Grill.
To the movies.
To the local hangout, the Shack.
2)

What does Bull insist on buying for Mary Anne in order for her to go to the prom? (from Chapter 33)

A new necklace.
A new dress.
A crosage.
New shoes.
3)

What does Bull give Ben for his birthday? (from Chapter 17)

Bull's first fighter pilot jacket.
A new car.
A new basketball hoop.
Bull's first set of wings.
4)

What does Sister Loretta Marie insist the children not chew? (from Chapter 16)

Christmas candy.
Easter eggs.
Fish.
The communion wafer.
5)

Who addresses Bull's squad before the Cuba mission? (from Chapter 18)

Hobie.
Lillian.
Varney.
Hedgepath.
6)

What is the main topic of conversation in the locker room before the game? (from Chapter 21)

Grades.
Sex.
Play strategy.
Religion.
7)

What does Mary Anne believe is Ben's motivation for the invitation? (from Chapter 33)

Pride.
Orders from Bull.
Revenge. It is grounds for a practical joke.
Pity.
8)

What goes wrong on the flight? (from Chapter 34)

Bull accidentally clips a power line on landing.
Bull flies too low and hits the corner of a building.
The engine on Bull's plane explodes.
Bull cannot get his landing gear to come down.
9)

Who comes to watch Ben in the try outs? (from Chapter 20)

Mary Anne
Bull.
Ansley.
Principal Dacus.
10)

What first does Bull pour for Ben? (from Chapter 17)

His first mug of beer.
His first glass of wine.
His first cup of coffee.
His first tumbler of whiskey.
11)

Who encourages Ben to injure an opposing player during the game? (from Chapter 27)

Lillian.
The coach.
Mary Anne.
Bull.
12)

Who defends Ben? (from Chapter 22)

His entire English class.
Mary Anne.
Ansley.
The basketball team.
13)

Who does Bull admire that surprises Lillian? (from Chapter 18)

The Russians.
The Germans.
The Africans.
The Jews.
14)

What happens to Sammy's date? (from Chapter 30)

She is raped by a black man.
She is kidnapped.
She drives herself home thinking that Sammy is a coward.
She is taken home and punished for being on lover's lane.
15)

What does Ben get in trouble for during Catechism class? (from Chapter 16)

Not reading the Bible.
Objecting to Sister Loretta Marie's opinions.
Using offensive language.
Passing funny notes with Mary Anne.
16)

Why does Bull call home? (from Chapter 26)

To let Lillian know where he is.
To make sure the kids did their homework.
To ask Mary Anne to meet him at the bar.
To tell Lillian to take out the trash.
17)

Who drags Sammy from his car on lover's lane? (from Chapter 30)

A rapist.
A local cop.
His date's father.
His date's boyfriend.
18)

Who do the children have to wait on before opening gifts on Christmas morning? (from Chapter 24)

Karen.
Matthew.
Bull.
Mary Anne.
19)

What song does Bull come home singing after Mess Night? (from Chapter 32)

The Marine Corps Hymn.
Silent Night.
Deck the Halls.
Sweet Home Alabama.
20)

Why does Bull go for a night flight? (from Chapter 34)

To oversee a mission his squad must undertake.
To satisfy his monthly flight hour requirements.
To practice a new manuever.
To make sure his plane is in good mechanical repair.
21)

Who is Ben's chief rival on and off the court? (from Chapter 20)

Pinky.
Art Ballard.
Sammy.
Jim Don Cooper.
22)

How does Sammy prepare for his date? (from Chapter 25)

By making Ben pretend to be his date.
By buying a dozen roses.
By buying a new suit.
By spending all afternoon in the shower.
23)

Who is Mr. Loring? (from Chapter 22)

Ben's grandfather.
Ben's math teacher.
Ben's English teacher.
The Meecham's neighbor.
24)

Why does Mary Anne call Bull at the bar? (from Chapter 26)

Mary Anne knows Bull should not drink and hopes to talk him into coming home.
Mary Anne knows that Bull misses Lillian and hopes to make him feel better.
Mary Anne knows if a pilot's wife calls during happy hour, the pilot has to buy everyone a round of drinks.
Mary Anne wants to embarrass Bull in front of his friends.
25)

What class does Bull sign Ben and Mary Anne up for? (from Chapter 16)

Catechism Classes.
Sexual Education.
Driver's Education.
Baptismal Classes.
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