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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pat Conroy sometimes travel the river in bad weather?
(a) He likes the risk.
(b) He loves the cold weather.
(c) To prove it can be done.
(d) To show off.

2. Zeke jokes Pat Conroy should be careful of what, in the cold?
(a) The polar bears.
(b) Getting sunburned.
(c) Catching smallpox.
(d) Freezing off his right arm.

3. Where did the children compete for prizes during Halloween?
(a) At school carnival booths.
(b) At an apple bobbing contest.
(c) From the local lottery.
(d) The newspaper contest.

4. In Chapter One, Pat Conroy had not yet heard back from what organization?
(a) Greenpeace.
(b) The Peace Corp.
(c) The Army.
(d) The FBI.

5. What book is Cindy Lou's favorite?
(a) Gone with the Wind.
(b) Tommy the Telephone.
(c) Goodnight Moon.
(d) The Little Engine that Could.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal does Sam hurt in Chapter 5?

2. What animal bites Pat Conroy in Chapter 5?

3. Why is Pat Conroy concerned about sending the kids to Beaufort for Halloween?

4. What does Top Cat do with the tape recorder?

5. In Chapter 10, Dr. Piedmont says his secret to success is what?

(see the answer key)

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