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

2. On the river, what natural element scares Pat Conroy?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Sleet.
(c) Fog.
(d) Winds.

3. What game does Pat Conroy let students play in class?
(a) Monopoly.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Dice.
(d) Play and Talk.

4. Who is described as a "portrait of efficiency?"
(a) Miss Glover.
(b) Ted Stone.
(c) Andy Pappas.
(d) Lou Stone.

5. Who is the first classical artist Pat Conroy plays for his class?
(a) Verdi.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Rimsky-Korsakov.
(d) Beethoven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object talks for Mrs. Graves when she gets mad?

2. Cindy Lou protests what about Halloween?

3. What is Ted Stone's attitude when first meeting Pat Conroy?

4. What type of insect tortures Pat Conroy on Yamacraw?

5. Where did the children compete for prizes during Halloween?

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