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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To Pat Conroy, what makes the Skimberry's interesting people?
(a) Their scientific abilities.
(b) Their support of the war.
(c) Their long hair.
(d) Their lack of pretense.

2. What book is Cindy Lou's favorite?
(a) The Little Engine that Could.
(b) Tommy the Telephone.
(c) Goodnight Moon.
(d) Gone with the Wind.

3. Which popular singer do the students in Yamacraw love?
(a) Elvis Presley.
(b) Ray Charles.
(c) James Brown.
(d) Frank Sinatra.

4. Pat Conroy hangs a poster of which classical artist on the classroom wall?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Brahms.
(c) James Brown.
(d) Mozart.

5. Bernie earned a Top Tiger award for selling what?
(a) Sewing machines.
(b) Encyclopedias.
(c) Bibles.
(d) Toothpaste.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets injured during the Halloween festivities?

2. In what usual way does Prophet address Pat Conroy?

3. What does Mrs. Graves say about Pat Conroy?

4. In Chapter 5, where are the two island newcomers from?

5. Why does Mrs. Brown make Pat Conroy principal of the school?

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