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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 derogatory name was Dr. Piedmont called as a kid?
(a) Bow legs.
(b) Rash face.
(c) Rat tail.
(d) Lint head.

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

3. Who shot Saul's dog?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Oscar.
(c) Saul.
(d) Pat Conroy.

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

5. What saying hung in the classroom on Pat Conroy's visit?
(a) Education is the key to success.
(b) Dream it and do it.
(c) Just do it.
(d) Learn and all will follow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who protests the showing of films to students?

2. What time of day does Pat Conroy enjoy on the river?

3. What age group did Pat Conroy first teach?

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

5. Who is Pat Conroy's only friend in the administration?

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