The Water Is Wide Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Water Is Wide Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of insect tortures Pat Conroy on Yamacraw?
(a) Butterflies.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Cockroaches.
(d) Beetles.

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

3. What animal bites Pat Conroy in Chapter 5?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A dog.
(d) A snake.

4. Pat Conroy is required to get permission to leave school during recess from who?
(a) The mayor.
(b) His wife.
(c) The superintendent.
(d) The president.

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

6. To Pat Conroy, what makes the Skimberry's interesting people?
(a) Their support of the war.
(b) Their long hair.
(c) Their lack of pretense.
(d) Their scientific abilities.

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

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

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

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

11. Who tries to prevent the students from leaving Yamacraw Island for Halloween?
(a) The children.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) The childrens' parents.
(d) All of these.

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

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

14. What kind of animal does Sam hurt in Chapter 5?
(a) A toad.
(b) A cat.
(c) A newt.
(d) A dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confronted Pat Conroy on the day Martin Luther was buried?

2. What prevents the group from returning to Yamacraw Island after Halloween?

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

4. How many books were donated to the Yamacraw community center?

5. Where did the children compete for prizes during Halloween?

(see the answer keys)

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