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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How high is the basketball basket on Yamacraw Island?
(a) 10 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 8 feet.
(d) 3 feet.

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

3. Zeke is concerned about the what in Yamacraw?
(a) Disease.
(b) Hurricanes.
(c) Prejudice.
(d) Lack of the arts.

4. What does Top Cat do with the tape recorder?
(a) Hides it.
(b) Runs from it.
(c) Smashes it.
(d) Sings into it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pat Conroy try to prepare his students for in the real world?

2. What unique style of teaching does Pat Conroy use to share information with his class?

3. Who is against taking the students to Washington D.C.?

4. Who in South Carolina sent the kids letters after their Halloween trip?

5. Pat Conroy threatens to do what to anyone who doesn't want to hear the national news?

(see the answer key)

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