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1. At the beginning of the book, Chapter One, what kind of student does Caitlin say she is?

Caitlin describes herself as an average student who would do well if she tried, but she is not interested in school. She does not participate much in class and is more worried about what she wears to school than what she learns while she is there.

2. Why is Caitlin excited about choosing a pen pal from Zimbabwe when she is in seventh grade?

She loves the sound and look of the world as it was written on the board. She also feels that Africa is an exotic place that she has never thought of before, so thinking about it now feels like the start of an adventure.

3. Where does Cailin go on her first trip abroad?

Caitlin travels with her family to Germany and nearby countries to visit her dad's relatives.

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