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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in South Carolina sent the kids letters after their Halloween trip?
(a) All of these.
(b) Host families.
(c) Boys.
(d) Girls.

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

3. Who is the "first decent teacher" the deputy superintendent hired?
(a) Mrs. Jacobsen.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Mrs. Black.
(d) Mrs. White.

4. Who is described as a "portrait of efficiency?"
(a) Miss Glover.
(b) Ted Stone.
(c) Andy Pappas.
(d) Lou Stone.

5. What color is home protection in voodoo?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Black.

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

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

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

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

10. What prevents the group from returning to Yamacraw Island after Halloween?
(a) They arrive in Yamacraw as scheduled.
(b) An injured student.
(c) A missing student.
(d) The weather.

11. What does Mrs. Graves say about Pat Conroy?
(a) He is "uneducated."
(b) He is a "conceited man."
(c) He is a "fine lookin' man."
(d) He is "fat."

12. What type of program do Jim and Joe set up after school?
(a) Recreation.
(b) Golf.
(c) Reading.
(d) Hunting.

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

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

15. Which popular singer do the students in Yamacraw love?
(a) Ray Charles.
(b) James Brown.
(c) Elvis Presley.
(d) Frank Sinatra.

Short Answer Questions

1. The students thought the word Conroy was what?

2. The Halloween trip gives the kids what impression of South Carolina?

3. Who is the deputy superintendent?

4. Why does the superintendent think Pat Conroy came to him?

5. Why is it impossible to commute to the island?

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