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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shot Saul's dog?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Pat Conroy.
(c) Saul.
(d) Oscar.

2. Where does Pat Conroy sleep his first night in Yamacraw?
(a) On the floor.
(b) In a bed.
(c) Under the stars.
(d) In a hammock.

3. During the time period of The Water is Wide, Brazil produced the most what for the world?
(a) Tea.
(b) Models.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Coffee.

4. Who is the first classical artist Pat Conroy plays for his class?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Rimsky-Korsakov.
(c) Mozart.
(d) Verdi.

5. What game does Pat Conroy let students play in class?
(a) Play and Talk.
(b) Monopoly.
(c) Dice.
(d) Hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who in South Carolina sent the kids letters after their Halloween trip?

2. Who suggested Pat Conroy change the direction of his teaching career?

3. Why is Pat Conroy concerned about sending the kids to Beaufort for Halloween?

4. Who is the "first decent teacher" the deputy superintendent hired?

5. The Halloween trip gives the kids what impression of South Carolina?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Mrs. Brown warn Pat Conroy now that he's "overseas?"

2. For what purpose does Pat Conroy attempt to give the students a classical music education?

3. Why did Ted Stone close his restaurant?

4. How does Ted Stone feel about killing men while at war?

5. What is significant to Pat Conroy about the abandoned home in Chapter 4?

6. Why are the parents against Pat Conroy's idea to take the children off the island to celebrate Halloween?

7. Physically describe Bennington.

8. What revelation helps Pat Conroy realize the Stones are frighteningly racist?

9. Why does Mrs. Brown object to singing into the tape recorder in the classroom?

10. How does Pat Conroy spend his days after school?

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