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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who protests the showing of films to students?
(a) Cindy Lou.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Jimmy Sue.
(d) Ethel Lee.

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

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

4. What book is Cindy Lou's favorite?
(a) Gone with the Wind.
(b) The Little Engine that Could.
(c) Goodnight Moon.
(d) Tommy the Telephone.

5. Where did the children compete for prizes during Halloween?
(a) At an apple bobbing contest.
(b) The newspaper contest.
(c) At school carnival booths.
(d) From the local lottery.

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

7. What sport goes violently wrong when Pat Conroy tries to teach it?
(a) Football.
(b) Squash.
(c) Hockey.
(d) Soccer.

8. What game does Pat Conroy let students play in class?
(a) Dice.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Play and Talk.

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

10. During the time period of The Water is Wide, Brazil produced the most what for the world?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Models.

11. The Halloween trip gives the kids what impression of South Carolina?
(a) Mrs. Brown is a witch.
(b) Everyone loves black children.
(c) You can knock on any door and get candy.
(d) Ghosts and goblins run free.

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

13. Where is Zeke Skimberry from?
(a) California.
(b) Texas.
(c) London.
(d) Madrid.

14. 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) "Life was good but it was hard".
(d) "Work hard and play hard."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shot Saul's dog?

2. Who is the deputy superintendent?

3. The children are transported by what during the Halloween festivities?

4. Who suggests bringing the students to Beaufort to celebrate Halloween?

5. Pat Conroy threatens to do what to anyone who doesn't want to hear the national news?

(see the answer keys)

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