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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 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) Horrible and humiliating.
(b) Wretched and wicked.
(c) Dismal and difficult.
(d) Sad and somber.

2. What does Martin's mother give him before he leaves for school?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A notebook.
(d) A blazer.

3. What company awards Martin a scholarship?
(a) Delta Corporation.
(b) Xerox Company.
(c) The American Embassy.
(d) American Airlines.

4. What does Caitlin send that keeps the Ganda family from getting cholera during the rainy season?
(a) Rolls of duct tape.
(b) Water purification tablets.
(c) Plastic water filters.
(d) Boxes of salt.

5. When Martin gets to the school of his choice, what do other students nickname him?
(a) The Mutare man.
(b) The Rafter-wearer.
(c) The over-achiever.
(d) The bean-eater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the other teacher stationed at the school where Martin is assigned to teach?

2. What occupation does Martin first plan to pursue?

3. What does Martin dream of the night before he first teaches school?

4. What do Caitlin and Anne do to the letter pleading for scholarship money for Martin they mail it?

5. At the school of Martin's choice, what makes a kid "cool"?

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