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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. Who is the tallest basketball player at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Top Cat.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Saul.

2. Who shot Saul's dog?
(a) Saul.
(b) Pat Conroy.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

3. Why did Zeke and Ida stop attending the Baptist church?
(a) The church refused black people.
(b) Zeke was tired of getting up early.
(c) They stopped believing in God.
(d) Ida couldn't sing in the choir.

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

5. What time of day does Pat Conroy enjoy on the river?
(a) 5 p.m.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What age group did Pat Conroy first teach?

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

3. In Chapter 8, the administration fights with Pat Conroy about what?

4. What color is home protection in voodoo?

5. Pat Conroy wishes for what at the beginning of Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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