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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeke is concerned about the what in Yamacraw?
(a) Lack of the arts.
(b) Disease.
(c) Prejudice.
(d) Hurricanes.

2. Why does Pat Conroy sometimes travel the river in bad weather?
(a) To show off.
(b) He loves the cold weather.
(c) To prove it can be done.
(d) He likes the risk.

3. Where is Zeke Skimberry from?
(a) Texas.
(b) Madrid.
(c) California.
(d) London.

4. The Halloween trip gives the kids what impression of South Carolina?
(a) Ghosts and goblins run free.
(b) Everyone loves black children.
(c) Mrs. Brown is a witch.
(d) You can knock on any door and get candy.

5. Who is the tallest basketball player at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Saul.
(b) Top Cat.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Jasper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fingers do the illiterate students think are on a hand?

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

3. What does Mrs. Graves say about Pat Conroy?

4. What pet name does Mrs. Brown give kids in her class?

5. What animal moves into Pat Conroy's house in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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