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

2. Who is described as a "portrait of efficiency?"
(a) Miss Glover.
(b) Andy Pappas.
(c) Lou Stone.
(d) Ted Stone.

3. What animal moves into Pat Conroy's house in Chapter 8?
(a) Rats.
(b) Mice.
(c) Bats.
(d) Squirrels.

4. Who does Pat Conroy appeal to for permission to travel to Washington D.C.?
(a) All of these.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Edna.
(d) Dr. Piedmont.

5. Pat Conroy feels what, showing his music loving students to whites?
(a) "Melancholy disbelief."
(b) "Sadistic greed."
(c) "Disappointment."
(d) "Satanic pleasure."

Short Answer Questions

1. Pat Conroy hangs a poster of which classical artist on the classroom wall?

2. In Chapter 5, where are the two island newcomers from?

3. Who in South Carolina sent the kids letters after their Halloween trip?

4. Who tries to prevent the students from leaving Yamacraw Island for Halloween?

5. What animal bites Pat Conroy in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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