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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: "Hallo" - Chapters 3-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Martin study by the light of a fire?
(a) Firelight is good for his eyes.
(b) Hie bedroom light is broken.
(c) Electricity is rationed.
(d) Flashlights are too bright.

2. What does Caitlin first send to Martin that he thinks is rare and expensive?
(a) A photograph of herself.
(b) A CD of a music group.
(c) A book by an African poet.
(d) A painting by an American artist.

3. When the book begins, what grade is Caitlin in?
(a) Seventh grade.
(b) Ninth grade.
(c) Sixth grade.
(d) Eighth grade.

4. What gift does Martin's father's boss give to Martin's father to bring home for Martin?
(a) Two pieces of official stationery.
(b) A used book.
(c) Two pieces of chicken.
(d) A used blackboard.

5. What facility is located down the street from Caitlin's middle school?
(a) An ice-cream parlor.
(b) A shopping mall.
(c) An elementary school.
(d) A pig slaughterhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caitlin's father do for a living?

2. Where does Martin's father work?

3. How many Zimbabwean dollars are equal to one American dollar when Caitlin sends the first dollar to Martin? (Chapter 6)

4. What is Chibuku?

5. Where does Caitlin live when the book begins?

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