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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. What does Mrs. Graves say about Pat Conroy?
(a) He is a "fine lookin' man."
(b) He is "uneducated."
(c) He is "fat."
(d) He is a "conceited man."

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

3. In Chapter 5, where are the two island newcomers from?
(a) California.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Spain.
(d) South Carolina.

4. What animal bites Pat Conroy in Chapter 5?
(a) A snake.
(b) A dog.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A rabbit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the king of Yamacraw Island?

2. During the time period of The Water is Wide, Brazil produced the most what for the world?

3. Where did Pat Conroy visit Dr. Henry Piedmont?

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

5. At the end of September, where does Pat Conroy move?

(see the answer key)

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