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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Brown tell the children she's tired of after lecturing about hygiene?
(a) "People stinkin' in this school."
(b) "Girls wearin' too much perfume."
(c) "Boys not wearing deoderant."
(d) "The cost of toothpaste."

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

4. By the end of Chapter 8, who has Pat Conroy alienated?
(a) Dr. Piedmont.
(b) Mr. Randel.
(c) Mr. Bennington.
(d) Mr. Miller.

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

6. Yamacraw visitor Dick is from what city?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Boston.

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

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

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

10. When Pat Conroy is first fired, Dr. Piedmont accuses him of what charge?
(a) Being late to class.
(b) Bribing Mrs. Brown.
(c) Swearing at the students.
(d) Not using the text book.

11. 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.

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

13. The judge rules the school board has "the power to fire any teacher considered" ______?
(a) "Unkempt."
(b) "Insubordinant."
(c) "Subversive."
(d) "Undesirable."

14. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy realizes who wants acceptance from whites?
(a) Pat Conroy.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Dr. Piedmont.
(d) Bennington.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the students feel about Mrs. Brown?

2. What does Ted Stone accuse Steve McQueen of being?

3. Pat Conroy feels he is fighting against what at the school?

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

5. What does Carol Ann offer the students?

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