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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of insect tortures Pat Conroy on Yamacraw?
(a) Beetles.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Cockroaches.

2. Why are Jim and Joe banned from teaching on Yamacraw Island?
(a) Jim swears too much.
(b) Joe cannot read.
(c) They lack credentials.
(d) Pat Conroy doesn't like them.

3. What caused migration away from Yamacraw?
(a) Lack of vaccines.
(b) Hurricanes.
(c) A desire for education.
(d) A factory's pollutants.

4. Who is the "first decent teacher" the deputy superintendent hired?
(a) Mrs. White.
(b) Mrs. Black.
(c) Mrs. Brown.
(d) Mrs. Jacobsen.

5. Prior to the Washington D.C. trip, who announces she is pregnant?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Edna.
(d) Cindy Lou.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What book is Cindy Lou's favorite?

3. Pat Conroy doubts Yamacraw knows of what?

4. After Halloween, Mrs. Brown shames the class over what?

5. What do the students give Zeke at graduation?

(see the answer key)

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