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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. What is the name of the school that Martin wants to get into after he receives the results of his O-level exams?
(a) Mutare Institute for Learning.
(b) Marist Brother's School.
(c) Sakubva School for the Gifted.
(d) Zimbabwean Academy.

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

3. Where is Martin's teaching assignment?
(a) Chigodora.
(b) Marondera.
(c) Harare.
(d) Nyanga.

4. What does Martin dream of the night before he first teaches school?
(a) Martin dreams of his brothers.
(b) Martin dreams of a man-eating lion.
(c) Martin dreams of his mother as a young girl.
(d) Martin dreams of Caitlin and Anne.

5. What words are used by Mr. Muzawazi to describe the state of Zimbabwe when he talks to Anne about finding a sponsor for Martin's college education?
(a) Sad and somber.
(b) Horrible and humiliating.
(c) Wretched and wicked.
(d) Dismal and difficult.

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 does Martin's mom use to stuff the cracks in their walls?

3. Where do Wallace's parents live?

4. When Martin does not have any paper for his letter to Caitlin, what does he use to write on?

5. 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?

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