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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. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy thinks what held him back from helping Yamacraw kids?
(a) His financial situation.
(b) History.
(c) His lack of interest.
(d) His ego.

2. How high is the basketball basket on Yamacraw Island?
(a) 5 feet.
(b) 8 feet.
(c) 3 feet.
(d) 10 feet.

3. When does graduation take place on Yamacraw Island?
(a) May.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) June.

4. How old is the letter from Judy Hanst?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two months.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

5. What does Pat Conroy do to try and keep his job?
(a) All of these.
(b) Gets a petition signed by the islanders.
(c) Talk to Dr. Piedmont.
(d) Talk to the board.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, Pat Conroy realizes who wants acceptance from whites?

2. What does Pat Conroy suggest the kids do when Mrs. Brown talks?

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

4. Pat Conroy wishes for what at the beginning of Chapter 10?

5. What are the kids most excited about in Washington D.C.?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pat Conroy decide to commute to the island?

2. Why does Pat Conroy get fired at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. How does Pat Conroy pay for the trip to Washington D.C. and why?

4. Why does Pat Conroy allow teachers from the mainland into his classroom?

5. Why do the people on Yamacraw Island drink?

6. In Chapter 8, why does the administration refuse to let Pat Conroy speak at the school board meeting?

7. Why is Mrs. Brown against the kids taking a trip to Washington D.C.?

8. What does Pat Conroy talk about in front of the school board in Chapter 11?

9. What does Pat Conroy realize at the end of Chapter 8?

10. How does Dr. Piedmont treat Pat Conroy in his second year at Yamacraw Island and why?

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