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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 ends Pat Conroy's desire to swim at Yamacraw?
(a) Pollution.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Ridicule.
(d) Sloth.

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

3. What makes Mrs. Brown angry during the collage making in Chapter 7?
(a) The kids ate glue.
(b) The kids were great artists.
(c) There was a mouse in the magazines.
(d) The kids used a naked photo.

4. In the spring, what luxury is given to the school house?
(a) Running water.
(b) Flower planting.
(c) Air conditioning.
(d) Heat.

5. What type of discipline does Pat Conroy disagree with?
(a) Corporal punishment.
(b) Calling parents.
(c) Essay writing.
(d) Shouting at students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book reminds Pat Conroy of his animal infestation in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 7, Mrs. Brown beats Prophet for doing what?

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

4. In Chapter One, what is the situation at Yamacraw school?

5. Pat Conroy lost his job coaching basketball over what suspicion?

(see the answer key)

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