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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) Andy Pappas.
(b) Ted Stone.
(c) Lou Stone.
(d) Miss Glover.

2. Pat Conroy lost his job coaching basketball over what suspicion?
(a) Dislike for "the coloreds."
(b) Favor for "the coloreds."
(c) He couldn't shoot a basket.
(d) Poor coaching ability.

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

4. The students thought the word Conroy was what?
(a) Biblical.
(b) French.
(c) Funny.
(d) Voodoo.

5. What color is home protection in voodoo?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?

2. Who is the deputy superintendent?

3. Pat Conroy doubts Yamacraw knows of what?

4. Why does the superintendent think Pat Conroy came to him?

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

(see the answer key)

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