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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 drug does Caitlin discover is effective in treating malaria?

2. What does Anne do to test the friendliness of the college campuses she visits?

3. What job does Martin do at Victoria Falls?

4. What is the name of Martin's student, the eldest of five girls, who gets up at four every morning and walks to school?

5. What is Martin's favorite drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Martin choose to leave his teaching position at Chigodora?

2. What is it about Damon that Caitlin find attractive?

3. Why does Caitlin change her career path during her junior year? (Chapter 37)

4. What is the connection between Wallace and Caitlin's family?

5. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

6. How does the use of the computer in Mr. Muzawazi's office change Martin's correspondence with Caitlin?

7. How does Martin's first attempt at the SATs affect his scholarship chances?

8. What happens to enable Martin to stay at Marist Brother's School? (Chapter 34)

9. What is wrong with Martin's mother when he goes home at semester break?

10. What does Caitlin's family do to welcome Martin to America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the impact that the events of 9/11 had on Caitlin and Martin's relationship. (Chapters 37 and 38). How did it affect them?

Essay Topic 2

Both Caitlin and Martin have big brothers. Compare and contrast the two older brothers. Discuss their impact on Caitlin and Martin.

Essay Topic 3

The author chooses to alternate chapters between the two main speakers, Caitlin and Martin. Discuss how his structure affects the development of the story.

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