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Quiz about Pat Conroy
Quiz about Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy Trivia Quiz


American author Pat Conroy has created a number of bestsellers over the years. Let's see what you know about his work.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
neon000
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
250,763
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
278
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. The novel "The Lords of Discipline" was loosely based on Conroy's experiences as a college student.

In real life, which of the following did Conroy attend?
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Question 2 of 10
2. "The Great Santini" is a novel about an American military officer, Bull Meecham, and the ups and downs as his family gets used to life in a new town.

In which branch did Meecham serve?
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Question 3 of 10
3. The 1986 novel "The Prince of Tides" is the story of Tom Wingo and his eccentric family. It is told in a split setting, going back and forth from his youth to his adult life.

In which state did Wingo grow up?
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Question 4 of 10
4. The non-fiction book "My Losing Season" is about Conroy's time as a varsity athlete in college.

What sport did he play?
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Question 5 of 10
5. "The Water is Wide" is a memoir of Conroy's early years working in South Carolina.

In real life, as in the book, he had a very difficult job. Despite the man's diligence, stress and conflict with his co-workers almost ruined his health and stability.

What occupation was this?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "Beach Music" was a novel about travel writer Jack McCall's attempt to recover from the effects of a tragic event that happened to his wife.

What was it?
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Question 7 of 10
7. In 2004, Conroy released a book which was something of a departure for him.

What type of book was it?
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Question 8 of 10
8. In "The Lords of Discipline" and "The Great Santini," the characters were raised in a religious tradition that was relatively uncommon where they lived at the time.

What was it?
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Question 9 of 10
9. What controversial event is central to the plot of "The Lords of Discpline"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In "The Lords of Discipline," cadet Will McLean has a group of roommates who become loyal friends, despite their differences.

Of the following, who is *not* one of them?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The novel "The Lords of Discipline" was loosely based on Conroy's experiences as a college student. In real life, which of the following did Conroy attend?

Answer: The Citadel

The novel was first published in 1980. It was later made into a film.

In the book, set in South Carolina, the college is given the fictional name Carolina Military Institute.
2. "The Great Santini" is a novel about an American military officer, Bull Meecham, and the ups and downs as his family gets used to life in a new town. In which branch did Meecham serve?

Answer: Marine Corps

The novel was made into a 1979 film starring Robert Duvall as Colonel Bull Meecham, the title character, and Michael O'Keefe as his son Ben.
3. The 1986 novel "The Prince of Tides" is the story of Tom Wingo and his eccentric family. It is told in a split setting, going back and forth from his youth to his adult life. In which state did Wingo grow up?

Answer: South Carolina

The character of Wingo became a teacher and a coach.
4. The non-fiction book "My Losing Season" is about Conroy's time as a varsity athlete in college. What sport did he play?

Answer: Basketball

The story of the team also became part of the fictional plotline in "The Lords of Discipline."
5. "The Water is Wide" is a memoir of Conroy's early years working in South Carolina. In real life, as in the book, he had a very difficult job. Despite the man's diligence, stress and conflict with his co-workers almost ruined his health and stability. What occupation was this?

Answer: Teacher

In the book, Conroy changed his name and that of the island where the school is located. However, the rest of the book is a fairly straightforward account of him learning the ropes as a teacher.

It was made into a movie, "Conrack," starring Jon Voight. In 2006, Hallmark released a television movie version, under the original title.
6. "Beach Music" was a novel about travel writer Jack McCall's attempt to recover from the effects of a tragic event that happened to his wife. What was it?

Answer: Suicide

McCall moves to Rome with his daughter, Leah.
7. In 2004, Conroy released a book which was something of a departure for him. What type of book was it?

Answer: Cookbook

The recipes in "The Pat Conroy Cookbook: Recipes of My Life" include Southern staples from his youth, as well as Italian cuisine from his years living overseas.
8. In "The Lords of Discipline" and "The Great Santini," the characters were raised in a religious tradition that was relatively uncommon where they lived at the time. What was it?

Answer: Roman Catholicism

In "The Great Santini," Colonel Meecham asks the people at their local church if they will ever build a Catholic school. (We never find out if they do.)
9. What controversial event is central to the plot of "The Lords of Discpline"?

Answer: The arrival of the school's first African-American student

The student's name is Tom Pearce. A secret society called The Ten tries to run him out of school. However, student Will McClean fights to protect him.
10. In "The Lords of Discipline," cadet Will McLean has a group of roommates who become loyal friends, despite their differences. Of the following, who is *not* one of them?

Answer: Andrew Fox

The hated Fox was one of the most violent of the student drill instructors. McLean never forgave Fox for the man's cruelty.
Source: Author neon000

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