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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. At the end of September, where does Pat Conroy move?
(a) Ida's house.
(b) The Buckner house.
(c) The Mainland.
(d) The school house.

2. How did the Halloween trip help Pat Conroy's standing on the island?
(a) It made him an outcast.
(b) It lost him friends.
(c) The women started to love him.
(d) It helped him assimilate.

3. What type of animal does Pat Conroy give his students?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Mice.
(d) Cats.

4. Who shot Saul's dog?
(a) Saul.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Mrs. Brown.
(d) Pat Conroy.

5. Why is Pat Conroy nice to Ted and Lou, in spite of their racism?
(a) He is secretly racist.
(b) He needs their help.
(c) He likes Lou.
(d) He is frightened of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ends Pat Conroy's desire to swim at Yamacraw?

2. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?

3. Which student is sensitive about being short?

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

5. Pat Conroy doubts Yamacraw knows of what?

(see the answer key)

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