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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Yamacraw Island.

2. Pat Conroy feels what, showing his music loving students to whites?
(a) "Disappointment."
(b) "Sadistic greed."
(c) "Satanic pleasure."
(d) "Melancholy disbelief."

3. What game does Pat Conroy let students play in class?
(a) Dice.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Play and Talk.
(d) Monopoly.

4. In what usual way does Prophet address Pat Conroy?
(a) Ma'am.
(b) Sire.
(c) Mr. Stephens.
(d) Your highness.

5. Who is the "first decent teacher" the deputy superintendent hired?
(a) Mrs. Jacobsen.
(b) Mrs. Black.
(c) Mrs. White.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused migration away from Yamacraw?

2. How many fingers do the illiterate students think are on a hand?

3. Why is Pat Conroy nice to Ted and Lou, in spite of their racism?

4. Which popular singer do the students in Yamacraw love?

5. Beaufort friends warn Pat Conroy against befriending who?

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