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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 do Caitlin and Anne do to the letter pleading for scholarship money for Martin they mail it?
(a) Wave smoke over it and stamp it with a wax seal.
(b) Take it to the post office and made sure they have correct postage.
(c) Bless it with prayer and a kiss.
(d) Decorate it with markers and crayons.

2. Martin needs a dollar to take an exam allowing him to move to the next grade. How does he get it?
(a) His brother, Nation, steals one for him.
(b) His father's boss lends Martin a dollar.
(c) His friend, Nyasha, gives Martin a dollar.
(d) His mother trades work for a dollar.

3. What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?
(a) Reading.
(b) English.
(c) Science.
(d) History.

4. What does the student who reminds Martin of himself say before Martin leaves?
(a) Thank you for nothing, you quitter!
(b) If you leave, I will never get an education.
(c) Thank you for coming and for giving me hope.
(d) Please do not give up on me.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Martin is working as a teacher, what does he do on the weekends?

2. What does Caitlin send that keeps the Ganda family from getting cholera during the rainy season?

3. What activity do Caitlin and her mom organize to raise money for Martin?

4. What are the results of Martin's O-level exams?

5. How do Martin and Nation transport their mother to the hospital when she is ill?

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