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

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

3. In Chapter 11, Dr. Piedmont complains Pat Conroy's hair is what?
(a) Too long.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Unflattering to his image.
(d) Turning gray.

4. What could interfere with Lou's mail delivery on the island?
(a) Weather and her mood.
(b) Dogs not tied up.
(c) Her bad back.
(d) A broken mail truck.

5. What does Pat Conroy try to prepare his students for in the real world?
(a) Pickpockets.
(b) Raising a family.
(c) Leaving the island.
(d) Viral infections.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fingers do the illiterate students think are on a hand?

2. What does Pat Conroy do to try and keep his job?

3. In college, Pat Conroy was accused of having what kind of a nose?

4. What type of the welcome do the students receive in South Carolina?

5. To get the school board to listen to him, Pat Conroy does what?

(see the answer key)

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