3. In Chapter One, what is the situation at Yamacraw school?
(a) All of these.
(b) All black students.
(c) Teachers do not get along.
(d) No motivation or materials.

4. Beaufort friends warn Pat Conroy against befriending who?
(a) Lou and Ted.
(b) Zeke Skimberry.
(c) Mrs. Brown.
(d) Frank and Mary.

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

6. What does Pat Conroy like to do after school?
(a) Fight.
(b) Walk.
(c) Fish.
(d) Drink.

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

8. What does Top Cat do with the tape recorder?
(a) Runs from it.
(b) Smashes it.
(c) Sings into it.
(d) Hides it.

9. What first assignment does Pat Conroy give the class?
(a) Sing the alphabet.
(b) Spell their names.
(c) Draw their family.
(d) Draw him.

10. Why is it impossible to commute to the island?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Too expensive.
(c) No transportation.
(d) Treacherous weather.

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

12. The students thought the word Conroy was what?
(a) Biblical.
(b) French.
(c) Voodoo.
(d) Funny.

13. At the end of September, where does Pat Conroy move?
(a) The school house.
(b) The Buckner house.
(c) The Mainland.
(d) Ida's house.

14. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?
(a) Natural wildlife.
(b) Sharks.
(c) High tide.
(d) Sandbars and oyster banks.

15. Who is the deputy superintendent?
(a) Dr. Piedmont.
(b) Bernie Schien.
(c) George Garbade.
(d) Ezra Bennington.