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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Mrs. Barnwell tries to take what back from Pat Conroy?
(a) The name she called him.
(b) A scarf she made him.
(c) A beer.
(d) A gun.

2. How long after Pat Conroy stops teaching does he write The Water is Wide?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Immediately.

3. What does Pat Conroy try to prepare his students for in the real world?
(a) Leaving the island.
(b) Raising a family.
(c) Viral infections.
(d) Pickpockets.

4. Pat Conroy challenges the troublemakers in class to what sport?
(a) Arm wrestling.
(b) Shooting.
(c) Jousting.
(d) Wrestling.

5. On the river, what natural element scares Pat Conroy?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Sleet.
(c) Winds.
(d) Fog.

6. What are the kids most excited about in Washington D.C.?
(a) A museum.
(b) The zoo.
(c) The White House.
(d) The park.

7. In Chapter 11, what does the board meeting agree to do for Pat Conroy?
(a) Fund his housing on the island.
(b) Thank him for his service.
(c) Give scholarships to the children.
(d) Let him keep his job.

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

9. To get the school board to listen to him, Pat Conroy does what?
(a) Prays.
(b) Cuts his hair.
(c) Writes notes.
(d) Records the presentation.

10. Barbara invites the girls to her house for what holiday?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) May Day.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

11. What does Pat Conroy want to teach kids during the summer?
(a) How to ride a bike.
(b) How to swim.
(c) Writing.
(d) Reading.

12. What does Carol Ann do to convince the students she is a witch?
(a) She claims to have visited the spirit world.
(b) Magic tricks.
(c) She flies.
(d) She lights a fire.

13. How many straps does Mrs. Brown carry with her?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Zero.
(d) One.

14. What time of day does Pat Conroy enjoy on the river?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) 5 p.m.
(d) 7 a.m.

15. What does Ted Stone accuse Steve McQueen of being?
(a) A womanizer.
(b) A Nazi.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Too wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the island mothers plan to attend the board meeting to save Pat Conroy?

2. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy sees what version of the South rising?

3. What do the boys wear to graduation?

4. Why does Lincoln hog-tie his dog?

5. Who is the first parent to give permission for the Washington D.C. trip?

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