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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. Brown.
(b) Mrs. White.
(c) Mrs. Jacobsen.
(d) Mrs. Black.

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

3. What pet name does Mrs. Brown give kids in her class?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Roosters.
(c) Babies.
(d) Chickens.

4. How many people left Yamacraw in the migration?
(a) 300.
(b) 2000.
(c) 10.
(d) 500.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the deputy superintendent?

3. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?

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

5. In Chapter One, Pat Conroy had not yet heard back from what organization?

(see the answer key)

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