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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pat Conroy feel for the Confederate flag?
(a) Despair.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Pride.

2. Pat Conroy hangs a poster of which classical artist on the classroom wall?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) James Brown.

3. In what usual way does Prophet address Pat Conroy?
(a) Mr. Stephens.
(b) Your highness.
(c) Ma'am.
(d) Sire.

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

5. What cataloge is popular at the Yamacraw school?
(a) Outdoor Gear.
(b) Hunting and Fishing Guide.
(c) Macy's.
(d) Sears Roebuck.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the time period of The Water is Wide, Brazil produced the most what for the world?

3. What does Top Cat do with the tape recorder?

4. After Halloween, Mrs. Brown shames the class over what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Yamacraw Island.

2. Why is the library in Yamacraw school ironic?

3. What things go wrong on the Halloween trip to South Carolina?

4. Why are the children of Yamacraw interested in the movie about the Salem Witch Trials?

5. According to Piedmont, how has Jesus changed him?

6. What is significant to Pat Conroy about the abandoned home in Chapter 4?

7. Why is Pat Conroy concerned about the treatment of animals on the island?

8. How did Thomas anger the whites when he was young?

9. Why did Pat Conroy enjoy swearing as a teen?

10. In Chapter 2, what does Mrs. Brown warn Pat Conroy now that he's "overseas?"

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