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

2. Which Italian character sang as part of his lesson to the kids?
(a) Richie.
(b) Zeke.
(c) Peter.
(d) George.

3. In Chapter 8, Pat Conroy does what at the meeting with Bennington?
(a) Accuses the administration of racism.
(b) Turns Mrs. Brown in for abuse.
(c) Starts to walk out.
(d) Resigns his position.

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

5. Who hangs the shocking pictures on the board in Chapter 7?
(a) The girls.
(b) The boys.
(c) Pat Conroy.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pat Conroy want to teach kids during the summer?

2. In the spring, what luxury is given to the school house?

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

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

5. What happens in January that hasn't happened on Yamacraw Island since 1952?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mrs. Brown's reaction to Prophet hanging from the water tank in the bathroom shocking?

3. What does Pat Conroy hope for the children of Yamacraw Island?

4. Why does Mrs. Brown always mention she is part Cherokee Indian?

5. What health risks does Pat Conroy endure while commuting during the winter?

6. How does Pat Conroy's popularity as a teacher affect Mrs. Brown?

7. How does Mrs. Brown feel about the blacks on Yamacraw Island?

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

9. What type of relationship does Mrs. Brown have with her students?

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

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