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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. What does Mrs. Brown tell the children she's tired of after lecturing about hygiene?
(a) "Girls wearin' too much perfume."
(b) "People stinkin' in this school."
(c) "The cost of toothpaste."
(d) "Boys not wearing deoderant."

2. Which student is sensitive about being short?
(a) Cindy Lou.
(b) Richard.
(c) Saul.
(d) Top Cat.

3. Why is Pat Conroy concerned about sending the kids to Beaufort for Halloween?
(a) They get motion sick on the water.
(b) They might experience racism.
(c) They do not celebrate Halloween.
(d) They do not have costumes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many people left Yamacraw in the migration?

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

4. Who is the "first decent teacher" the deputy superintendent hired?

5. By the end of Chapter 8, who has Pat Conroy alienated?

(see the answer key)

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