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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. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy sees what version of the South rising?
(a) "Humanity and goodness."
(b) "Tolerant and forgiving."
(c) "Racist and angry."
(d) "Hatred and nationalism."

2. Who close to Pat Conroy yells at Dr. Piedmont at a board meeting?
(a) Barbara.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandmother.

3. Why does Mrs. Brown make Pat Conroy principal of the school?
(a) He has the training.
(b) He wants to be principal.
(c) He is white.
(d) She has a crush on him.

4. What is Pat Conroy's philosophy at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
(b) "Live and let live."
(c) "Life was good but it was hard".
(d) "Work hard and play hard."

5. Pat Conroy is required to get permission to leave school during recess from who?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The president.
(c) His wife.
(d) The superintendent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ted Stone accuse Steve McQueen of being?

2. The Halloween trip gives the kids what impression of South Carolina?

3. What do the girls wear to graduation?

4. What does Mrs. Brown tell the children she's tired of after lecturing about hygiene?

5. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy thinks Dr. Piedmont and Bennington are too affected by what?

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