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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the mother of Oscar, Fred, and Prophet in Chapter 9?
(a) She dies.
(b) She gets bit by a snake.
(c) She drowns in the river.
(d) She is shot in the foot.

2. In Chapter 12, who does Pat Conroy label "predictably mediocre?"
(a) Dr. Piedmont and Bennington.
(b) Bennington.
(c) The kids on Yamacraw Island.
(d) Dr. Piedmont.

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

4. Pat Conroy feels he is fighting against what at the school?
(a) Boredom.
(b) The weather.
(c) Overachievers.
(d) The moths.

5. What animal moves into Pat Conroy's house in Chapter 8?
(a) Mice.
(b) Bats.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Rats.

6. In college, Pat Conroy was accused of having what kind of a nose?
(a) Witch nose.
(b) Goblin nose.
(c) Pig nose.
(d) Hog nose.

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

8. Why did Uncle Charlie cut his cat's head off?
(a) It bit him.
(b) It ate a liver.
(c) It was going blind.
(d) It ate a mouse.

9. How did Pat Conroy feel about the kids on Yamacraw Island?
(a) He liked them.
(b) He despised them.
(c) He was afraid of them.
(d) He was jealous of them.

10. Who is Pat Conroy's only friend in the administration?
(a) Mr. Randel.
(b) Dr. Piedmont.
(c) Mr. Bennington.
(d) Mr. Miller.

11. Immediately following his dismissal, Pat Conroy believes Dr. Piedmont and Bennington are what?
(a) "Sympathetic to the kids."
(b) "Evil incarnate."
(c) "Understandable figures."
(d) "Pompous and stupid."

12. How high is the basketball basket on Yamacraw Island?
(a) 10 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 8 feet.
(d) 3 feet.

13. What sport does Peter teach the kids of Yamacraw Island?
(a) Volleyball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Ping pong.

14. Who close to Pat Conroy yells at Dr. Piedmont at a board meeting?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) Barbara.
(d) His grandmother.

15. In what city does Saul go to the bathroom on a public street?
(a) Myrtle Beach.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Charleston.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring, what luxury is given to the school house?

2. In Chapter 10, Mrs. Barnwell tries to take what back from Pat Conroy?

3. In Chapter 11, what does the board meeting agree to do for Pat Conroy?

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

5. The judge rules the school board has "the power to fire any teacher considered" ______?

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