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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Graves say about Pat Conroy?
(a) He is a "conceited man."
(b) He is a "fine lookin' man."
(c) He is "fat."
(d) He is "uneducated."

2. Who is a "poetess of profanity?"
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Ida.
(c) Miss Glover.
(d) Lou.

3. Why are Jim and Joe banned from teaching on Yamacraw Island?
(a) Jim swears too much.
(b) Pat Conroy doesn't like them.
(c) They lack credentials.
(d) Joe cannot read.

4. What type of tubing does the island use in bootlegging?
(a) Silver.
(b) Iron.
(c) Copper.
(d) Plastic.

5. What type of animal does Pat Conroy give his students?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Mice.
(c) Cats.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Zeke Skimberry from?

2. What cataloge is popular at the Yamacraw school?

3. Who is the deputy superintendent?

4. What does Pat Conroy watch for when boating?

5. Where does Pat Conroy request to teach?

(see the answer key)

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