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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. Why did Uncle Charlie cut his cat's head off?

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

3. Barbara invites the girls to her house for what holiday?

4. Yamacraw visitor Dick is from what city?

5. What helps relieve Pat Conroy's anger at his dismissal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the reaction of the children to the domestic violence on the island?

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

6. Why is the administration concerned about Pat Conroy's gas bill for the boat?

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

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

9. Why is domestic violence common on the island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a detailed portrait of the educational opportunities offered to the blacks on Yamacraw island.

1) What is the state of education?

2) What public resources are available, and are they ironic?

3) How can the residents of Yamacraw put into practice the education they receive?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Pat Conroy's teaching method on the island of Yamacraw.

1) In what way is he non-traditional?

2) What type of education does he offer?

3) How do the students respond to his teaching?

Essay Topic 3

Create a personality portrait of Pat Conroy.

1) What does he look like physically?

2) What is his history?

2) What does he plan to accomplish at Yamacraw?

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