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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pat Conroy raise money for by working at the Desegregation Center?
(a) Food for the islanders.
(b) Coats and gloves.
(c) A school trip to Atlanta.
(d) A new library.

2. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy sees what version of the South rising?
(a) "Racist and angry."
(b) "Humanity and goodness."
(c) "Hatred and nationalism."
(d) "Tolerant and forgiving."

3. What do the students give Zeke at graduation?
(a) "The Bible."
(b) "The Island Warrior."
(c) A flask.
(d) "The Family Man."

4. Pat Conroy feels what issue is changing the South during The Water is Wide?
(a) Integration.
(b) Hypocritical administration.
(c) Religion in school.
(d) Global warming.

5. Who is the first parent to give permission for the Washington D.C. trip?
(a) Carolina's father.
(b) Cindy Lou's mother.
(c) Top Cat's father.
(d) Prophet's mother.

6. Who hangs the shocking pictures on the board in Chapter 7?
(a) The girls.
(b) Pat Conroy.
(c) Mrs. Brown.
(d) The boys.

7. Who does Pat Conroy appeal to for permission to travel to Washington D.C.?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Edna.
(c) All of these.
(d) Dr. Piedmont.

8. How many of the island mothers plan to attend the board meeting to save Pat Conroy?
(a) 3.
(b) All of them.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

9. After Pat Conroy's river rides, his feet would turn what color?
(a) Red.
(b) Purple.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

10. What does Carol Ann offer the students?
(a) A recitation of the Bible.
(b) She sings an opera.
(c) A performance of literature.
(d) A dance routine.

11. What method of physical control does Pat Conroy introduce in class?
(a) "Shooting the crow."
(b) "Flying the scout."
(c) "Choking the cat."
(d) "Milking the rat."

12. Jasper is confused by what, at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) The shape of his head.
(b) Paying for a bus.
(c) Lines on the road.
(d) Why people like vegetables.

13. Why does Pat Conroy sometimes travel the river in bad weather?
(a) To show off.
(b) He loves the cold weather.
(c) He likes the risk.
(d) To prove it can be done.

14. In Chapter 7, Mrs. Brown beats Prophet for doing what?
(a) Stealing lunch money.
(b) Spitting at the girls.
(c) Cussing.
(d) Hanging from the urinal.

15. Who asks Dr. Piedmont what discipline is available for Pat Conroy other than dismissal ?
(a) Pat Conroy's mother.
(b) The judge.
(c) Bennington.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pat Conroy want to teach kids during the summer?

2. What book reminds Pat Conroy of his animal infestation in Chapter 8?

3. What news does Howard Sedgwick give Pat Conroy in Chapter 11?

4. What happens to the mother of Oscar, Fred, and Prophet in Chapter 9?

5. In Chapter 10, Dr. Piedmont says his secret to success is what?

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