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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What could interfere with Lou's mail delivery on the island?
2. Why does the superintendent think Pat Conroy came to him?
3. Who protests the showing of films to students?
4. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?
5. Who is the first classical artist Pat Conroy plays for his class?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Piedmont, how has Jesus changed him?
2. In Chapter 2, what does Mrs. Brown warn Pat Conroy now that he's "overseas?"
3. Although Mrs. Brown bans Joe and Jim from the school due to a lack of credentials, what is her real concern about their presence in the classroom?
4. How does Pat Conroy spend his days after school?
5. Why is the library in Yamacraw school ironic?
6. Why does Pat Conroy express surprise upon learning that children of Yamacraw never celebrate Halloween?
7. How does Pat Conroy convince the parents of Yamacraw to send their children to South Carolina for Halloween?
8. What is significant to Pat Conroy about the abandoned home in Chapter 4?
9. What type of things have the students at Yamacraw school not been taught?
10. How does Ted Stone feel about killing men while at war?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Although the Halloween trip to South Carolina is a wonderful experience for the children of Yamacraw, Pat Conroy and his friends create a false reality of race relations for the children on their visit. Based on this, write a brief essay taking a stand that the Halloween experience is either good or bad for the children, citing examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Create an argument for or against the intelligence of the children on Yamacraw Island, citing examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Examine the hypocrisy of those who claim to be good religious folks in "The Water is Wide."
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