View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pat Conroy like to do after school?
(a) Fight.
(b) Walk.
(c) Fish.
(d) Drink.

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. Pat Conroy is required to get permission to leave school during recess from who?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The president.
(c) His wife.
(d) The superintendent.

4. Why are Jim and Joe banned from teaching on Yamacraw Island?
(a) Joe cannot read.
(b) Pat Conroy doesn't like them.
(c) They lack credentials.
(d) Jim swears too much.

5. Who protests the showing of films to students?
(a) Cindy Lou.
(b) Jimmy Sue.
(c) Ethel Lee.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Pat Conroy visit Dr. Henry Piedmont?

2. Who is the king of Yamacraw Island?

3. Who is the island witch doctor?

4. Who shot Saul's dog?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the library in Yamacraw school ironic?

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

3. Why does Pat Conroy express surprise upon learning that children of Yamacraw never celebrate Halloween?

4. Why did Pat Conroy enjoy swearing as a teen?

5. Describe Yamacraw Island.

6. What does Bennington warn Pat Conroy of on his first expedition to the island?

7. What does Bennington say about his personal relationship with colored people?

8. Why did Ted Stone close his restaurant?

9. Physically describe Bennington.

10. Why are the children of Yamacraw interested in the movie about the Salem Witch Trials?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 533 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample