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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 described as a "portrait of efficiency?"
(a) Lou Stone.
(b) Miss Glover.
(c) Andy Pappas.
(d) Ted Stone.

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

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

4. Why does the superintendent think Pat Conroy came to him?
(a) God.
(b) Hope.
(c) Money.
(d) Jesus.

5. In Chapter One, what is the situation at Yamacraw school?
(a) Teachers do not get along.
(b) All of these.
(c) All black students.
(d) No motivation or materials.

Short Answer Questions

1. The students thought the word Conroy was what?

2. Who confronted Pat Conroy on the day Martin Luther was buried?

3. Where does Bernie Schein get shipped to?

4. Who is the deputy superintendent?

5. Why is it impossible to commute to the island?

(see the answer key)

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