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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The children are transported by what during the Halloween festivities?
(a) Motorcycles.
(b) A bus.
(c) A trolley.
(d) A hot-air balloon.

2. What food item from Yamacraw is famous?
(a) Seaweed.
(b) Pralines.
(c) Honey.
(d) Oysters.

3. What modern convenience does Yamacraw lack?
(a) Running water.
(b) Telephone service.
(c) Electricity.
(d) Internet.

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

5. Who is the island witch doctor?
(a) Mr. Bennington.
(b) Lou Stone.
(c) Miss Glover.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

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

7. Pat Conroy hangs a poster of which classical artist on the classroom wall?
(a) James Brown.
(b) Beethoven.
(c) Brahms.
(d) Mozart.

8. Why does the superintendent think Pat Conroy came to him?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Hope.
(c) God.
(d) Money.

9. Who confronted Pat Conroy on the day Martin Luther was buried?
(a) His wife.
(b) Lily Smalls.
(c) The administration.
(d) Lureen Wallace.

10. What cataloge is popular at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Outdoor Gear.
(b) Macy's.
(c) Hunting and Fishing Guide.
(d) Sears Roebuck.

11. Which student is sensitive about being short?
(a) Saul.
(b) Cindy Lou.
(c) Richard.
(d) Top Cat.

12. Cindy Lou protests what about Halloween?
(a) Dressing up in "ghost clothes."
(b) All the "poisoned apples."
(c) Dressing up as "a witch."
(d) Eating "free candy."

13. What is Ted Stone's attitude when first meeting Pat Conroy?
(a) Dismissive.
(b) Warm and friendly.
(c) Aloof and distant.
(d) Threatening.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of program do Jim and Joe set up after school?

2. Who is a "poetess of profanity?"

3. What is Pat Conroy's philosophy at the end of Chapter 6?

4. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?

5. What kind of animal does Sam hurt in Chapter 5?

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