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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To Pat Conroy, what makes the Skimberry's interesting people?
(a) Their scientific abilities.
(b) Their support of the war.
(c) Their long hair.
(d) Their lack of pretense.

2. What title does Pat Conroy give himself after trouble starts with Mrs. Brown?
(a) Assistant principal.
(b) Class officer.
(c) Safety office.
(d) The terminator.

3. Why is it impossible to commute to the island?
(a) No transportation.
(b) Treacherous weather.
(c) Too expensive.
(d) Pirates.

4. What saying hung in the classroom on Pat Conroy's visit?
(a) Learn and all will follow.
(b) Just do it.
(c) Education is the key to success.
(d) Dream it and do it.

5. Where did the children compete for prizes during Halloween?
(a) From the local lottery.
(b) At school carnival booths.
(c) At an apple bobbing contest.
(d) The newspaper contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pat Conroy's philosophy at the end of Chapter 6?

2. What first assignment does Pat Conroy give the class?

3. Why are Jim and Joe banned from teaching on Yamacraw Island?

4. What type of animal does Pat Conroy give his students?

5. What does Pat Conroy like to do after school?

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