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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Zeke Skimberry from?
(a) Texas.
(b) California.
(c) London.
(d) Madrid.

2. What is Pat Conroy's philosophy at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) "Work hard and play hard."
(b) "Live and let live."
(c) "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
(d) "Life was good but it was hard".

3. After Halloween, Mrs. Brown shames the class over what?
(a) Stealing candy.
(b) Their lack of intelligence.
(c) Who wet the wrestling mat.
(d) Dressing up.

4. Who had a "white school" built on the island?
(a) Pat Conroy.
(b) The blacks.
(c) Lou and Ted.
(d) The whites.

5. Why is Pat Conroy nice to Ted and Lou, in spite of their racism?
(a) He needs their help.
(b) He is secretly racist.
(c) He is frightened of them.
(d) He likes Lou.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Graves say about Pat Conroy?

2. What does Mrs. Brown tell the children she's tired of after lecturing about hygiene?

3. At the end of September, where does Pat Conroy move?

4. When Pat Conroy visits Mrs. Brown at home, she surprises him by doing what?

5. What does Top Cat do with the tape recorder?

(see the answer key)

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