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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. On the river, what natural element scares Pat Conroy?
(a) Sleet.
(b) Fog.
(c) Winds.
(d) Thunderstorms.

2. After Pat Conroy's river rides, his feet would turn what color?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

3. What does Carol Ann offer the students?
(a) A recitation of the Bible.
(b) She sings an opera.
(c) A dance routine.
(d) A performance of literature.

4. In Chapter 8, how does Pat Conroy confront the school administration?
(a) Angry letters.
(b) Editorial columns.
(c) Angry phone calls.
(d) Parent intervention.

5. What do the girls wear to graduation?
(a) "Traditional white."
(b) "Green robes."
(c) "Education brown."
(d) "Red dresses."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the island mothers plan to attend the board meeting to save Pat Conroy?

2. In Chapter 8, Zeke and Pat Conroy hit what on the river?

3. Jasper is confused by what, at the end of Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 10, Dr. Piedmont says his secret to success is what?

5. Who is Pat Conroy's only friend in the administration?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why were some people in Washington D.C. surprised by the children of Yamacraw Island?

3. Why are the scenes where the parents object to the children going to Washington D.C. familiar?

4. By Chapter 11, why might the neighbors object to Pat Conroy and Barbara?

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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