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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are Martin's school uniforms?

2. What does Martin do during his winter break in August of 1999?

3. How long has Martin had his toothbrush?

4. What facility is located down the street from Caitlin's middle school?

5. What does Martin tell Caitlin about monkeys?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprised Caitlin about the picture of his family that Martin sent? (Chapter 31)

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

3. What assumptions does Caitlin make about Martin?

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

5. What impact does seeing the BBC News special report on Zimbabwe have on Caitlin?

6. What does Caitlin think about her German cousin, Carola, upon meeting her?

7. What does it mean that Martin is considered "born free"?

8. What advice did Martin's mother give him early in his school career?

9. How does Martin's poverty change Caitlin's view of poor people? (Chapter 25)

10. Why is Caitlin's experience with a German foreign exchange student not a good one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the role of teachers in Martin's life. Give at least two examples of how teachers affected his life.

Essay Topic 2

Caitlin gives details about her high school boyfriend, Damon. Analyze how and why his inclusion improves the storyline.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the cultural differences between Caitlin and Martin in the perception of money.

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