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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 "uneducated."
(b) He is a "fine lookin' man."
(c) He is a "conceited man."
(d) He is "fat."

2. What sport goes violently wrong when Pat Conroy tries to teach it?
(a) Hockey.
(b) Football.
(c) Squash.
(d) Soccer.

3. Why did Zeke and Ida stop attending the Baptist church?
(a) They stopped believing in God.
(b) The church refused black people.
(c) Zeke was tired of getting up early.
(d) Ida couldn't sing in the choir.

4. What does Top Cat do with the tape recorder?
(a) Runs from it.
(b) Sings into it.
(c) Hides it.
(d) Smashes it.

5. At the end of September, where does Pat Conroy move?
(a) The Mainland.
(b) The school house.
(c) Ida's house.
(d) The Buckner house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggested Pat Conroy change the direction of his teaching career?

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

3. Who is described as a "portrait of efficiency?"

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

5. In Chapter One, Pat Conroy had not yet heard back from what organization?

(see the answer key)

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