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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. What cataloge is popular at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Sears Roebuck.
(b) Macy's.
(c) Hunting and Fishing Guide.
(d) Outdoor Gear.

2. In Chapter One, what is the situation at Yamacraw school?
(a) All of these.
(b) No motivation or materials.
(c) All black students.
(d) Teachers do not get along.

3. What first assignment does Pat Conroy give the class?
(a) Spell their names.
(b) Sing the alphabet.
(c) Draw him.
(d) Draw their family.

4. Why is Pat Conroy concerned about sending the kids to Beaufort for Halloween?
(a) They might experience racism.
(b) They do not celebrate Halloween.
(c) They get motion sick on the water.
(d) They do not have costumes.

5. In what usual way does Prophet address Pat Conroy?
(a) Ma'am.
(b) Mr. Stephens.
(c) Sire.
(d) Your highness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is home protection in voodoo?

2. What book is Cindy Lou's favorite?

3. What could interfere with Lou's mail delivery on the island?

4. Who shot Saul's dog?

5. Who is the deputy superintendent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What social action did Pat Conroy take after Martin Luther King was shot?

2. Explain why the Yamacraw oyster trade fell apart.

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

4. How do the people on the island react to the two students from Cowell College?

5. According to Piedmont, how has Jesus changed him?

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

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

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

9. How does Pat Conroy convince the parents of Yamacraw to send their children to South Carolina for Halloween?

10. What things go right on the Halloween trip to South Carolina?

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