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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Ted Stone's attitude when first meeting Pat Conroy?
(a) Warm and friendly.
(b) Dismissive.
(c) Threatening.
(d) Aloof and distant.

3. What first assignment does Pat Conroy give the class?
(a) Draw their family.
(b) Draw him.
(c) Spell their names.
(d) Sing the alphabet.

4. Who suggested Pat Conroy change the direction of his teaching career?
(a) Bernie Schein.
(b) Mike Jones.
(c) George Garbade.
(d) Jason Keener.

5. What type of tubing does the island use in bootlegging?
(a) Iron.
(b) Copper.
(c) Silver.
(d) Plastic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?

2. What food item from Yamacraw is famous?

3. What saying hung in the classroom on Pat Conroy's visit?

4. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?

5. What pet name does Mrs. Brown give kids in her class?

(see the answer key)

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