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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is a "poetess of profanity?"
(a) Miss Glover.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Lou.
(d) Ida.

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

3. Who suggests bringing the students to Beaufort to celebrate Halloween?
(a) Pat Conroy.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Bernie.
(d) Barbara.

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

5. Pat Conroy doubts Yamacraw knows of what?
(a) The information highway.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) Gun control.
(d) The Emancipation Proclamation.

6. What unique style of teaching does Pat Conroy use to share information with his class?
(a) Pep rally.
(b) Essay writing.
(c) Mime.
(d) Whispering.

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

8. What object talks for Mrs. Graves when she gets mad?
(a) "The Fist."
(b) "The Hand."
(c) "Betsy."
(d) "The Hammer."

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

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

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

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

13. Who gets injured during the Halloween festivities?
(a) Mary.
(b) Top Cat.
(c) Cindy Lou.
(d) Pat Conroy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggested Pat Conroy change the direction of his teaching career?

2. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?

3. In Chapter 5, where are the two island newcomers from?

4. Why did Zeke and Ida stop attending the Baptist church?

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

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