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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, "A Changing World," Chapters 37-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Martin does not have any paper for his letter to Caitlin, what does he use to write on?
(a) A colorful piece of gift wrap.
(b) A page from his school textbook.
(c) A discarded ice cream wrapper.
(d) An old piece of newspaper.

2. What do Caitlin and her mom use instead of packing peanuts in Martin's Christmas box?
(a) Candy.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Toilet Paper.
(d) Bubble Wrap.

3. What country is the foreign exchange student that stays with Caitlin's family from?
(a) Poland.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

5. In Zimbabwe, if you have food, what are you expected to do?
(a) Hide it.
(b) Freeze it.
(c) Share it.
(d) Salt it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What program helps Caitlin move toward her career goal?

2. What does Martin find coming out of the communal faucet?

3. What is Chibuku?

4. What item in the Christmas box that Caitlin's family sends to Martin's family brings music back into the Ganda home?

5. How much money does Caitlin send to Martin after she learns he has been kicked out of school in May of 1999, the end of her eighth-grade year?

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