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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 old is the letter from Judy Hanst?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

2. What could interfere with Lou's mail delivery on the island?
(a) Weather and her mood.
(b) A broken mail truck.
(c) Her bad back.
(d) Dogs not tied up.

3. Pat Conroy threatens to do what to anyone who doesn't want to hear the national news?
(a) Applaud them.
(b) Flunk them out.
(c) Give them an A+.
(d) Break their arm.

4. What type of animal does Pat Conroy give his students?
(a) Mice.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Cats.

5. Who is a "poetess of profanity?"
(a) Ida.
(b) Miss Glover.
(c) Lou.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the children compete for prizes during Halloween?

2. Why is Pat Conroy concerned about sending the kids to Beaufort for Halloween?

3. In Chapter 10, Dr. Piedmont says his secret to success is what?

4. To Pat Conroy, what makes the Skimberry's interesting people?

5. Bernie earned a Top Tiger award for selling what?

(see the answer key)

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