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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

4. In Chapter 10, Dr. Piedmont says his secret to success is what?
(a) Self-belief.
(b) Perseverance.
(c) Religion.
(d) Money.

5. Pat Conroy believes he must learn to accept what, because it's everywhere?
(a) "Bullcrap."
(b) "Poverty."
(c) "Dirty politics."
(d) "Ignorance."

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

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

8. When do Pat Conroy and Barbara get married?
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) October.
(d) July.

9. Why does Lincoln hog-tie his dog?
(a) To wash him.
(b) To remove ticks.
(c) To shave him.
(d) To tease him.

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

11. In Chapter 8, how does Pat Conroy confront the school administration?
(a) Parent intervention.
(b) Editorial columns.
(c) Angry phone calls.
(d) Angry letters.

12. Who is the tallest basketball player at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Saul.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Top Cat.

13. What does Pat Conroy suggest the kids do when Mrs. Brown talks?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Applaud her.
(c) Nod and smile.
(d) Agree with her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hangs the shocking pictures on the board in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 8, Pat Conroy does what at the meeting with Bennington?

3. Immediately following his dismissal, Pat Conroy believes Dr. Piedmont and Bennington are what?

4. After Pat Conroy's river rides, his feet would turn what color?

5. Jasper is confused by what, at the end of Chapter 10?

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