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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Mrs. Brown beats Prophet for doing what?
(a) Stealing lunch money.
(b) Hanging from the urinal.
(c) Spitting at the girls.
(d) Cussing.

2. In Chapter 8, how does Pat Conroy confront the school administration?
(a) Angry phone calls.
(b) Angry letters.
(c) Parent intervention.
(d) Editorial columns.

3. Pat Conroy challenges the troublemakers in class to what sport?
(a) Wrestling.
(b) Arm wrestling.
(c) Shooting.
(d) Jousting.

4. In Chapter 8, Pat Conroy does what at the meeting with Bennington?
(a) Resigns his position.
(b) Accuses the administration of racism.
(c) Starts to walk out.
(d) Turns Mrs. Brown in for abuse.

5. What is Pat Conroy's philosophy at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
(b) "Life was good but it was hard".
(c) "Live and let live."
(d) "Work hard and play hard."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pat Conroy nice to Ted and Lou, in spite of their racism?

2. What type of discipline does Pat Conroy disagree with?

3. Who suggested Pat Conroy change the direction of his teaching career?

4. What cataloge is popular at the Yamacraw school?

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

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