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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6: "American Dream," Chapters 49-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Simba get in trouble in school?
(a) Simba is bullying other kids for food because he is hungry.
(b) Simba is tired and falling asleep during lessons.
(c) Simba is sick and vomits on the floor.
(d) Simba is skipping classes because he hates school.

2. What are the hours at the library of the school Martin wants to attend?
(a) The library is open 8-10.
(b) The library is open 24 hours a day.
(c) The library is open 6-midnight.
(d) The library is open 9-5.

3. What item do Caitlin and Lauren fight about in December of 1998? (Chapter 11)
(a) A sparkly keyring.
(b) A Janet Jackson CD.
(c) A bottle of nail polish.
(d) A pair of gold hoop earrings.

4. Where do Martin and his brother buy the medicines his mother needs?
(a) From the hospital pharmacy.
(b) From the small clinic outside town.
(c) From independent drug salesmen at the market.
(d) From a traveling nurse that came to their house.

5. At the school of Martin's choice, what makes a kid "cool"?
(a) How hard he works and studies.
(b) How good he is at soccer.
(c) How much aftershave he wears.
(d) How many pairs of Nikes he owns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Orientation Class for Zimbabwean students going to the United States to study?

2. What do the water falls at Victoria Falls sound like to Martin?

3. Martin needs a dollar to take an exam allowing him to move to the next grade. How does he get it?

4. What is the nickname of the student Martin meets who is wearing cheap sandals like the ones sold at the market near Martin's home?

5. Who does Anne write to as a last resort?

(see the answer key)

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