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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggested Pat Conroy change the direction of his teaching career?
(a) Jason Keener.
(b) Bernie Schein.
(c) Mike Jones.
(d) George Garbade.

2. What pet name does Mrs. Brown give kids in her class?
(a) Babies.
(b) Kittens.
(c) Roosters.
(d) Chickens.

3. Pat Conroy lost his job coaching basketball over what suspicion?
(a) Poor coaching ability.
(b) He couldn't shoot a basket.
(c) Favor for "the coloreds."
(d) Dislike for "the coloreds."

4. What first assignment does Pat Conroy give the class?
(a) Draw their family.
(b) Draw him.
(c) Sing the alphabet.
(d) Spell their names.

5. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?
(a) Yamacraw Island.
(b) The Bronx.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pat Conroy sleep his first night in Yamacraw?

2. In Chapter One, what is the situation at Yamacraw school?

3. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?

4. Where does Bernie Schein get shipped to?

5. Who confronted Pat Conroy on the day Martin Luther was buried?

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