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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. What kind of pets does Caitlin's family have when she first writes to Martin?
(a) One giant schnauzer and one tabby cat.
(b) Two giant schnauzers.
(c) Two tabby cats.
(d) Two rabbits.

2. What does "murungu" mean?
(a) A Shona word for people with white skin.
(b) A Shona word for electricity used during the night.
(c) A Shona word for students who cannot pay school fees.
(d) A Shona word for a party with lots of food.

3. Who is Martin's older brother?
(a) George.
(b) Simba.
(c) Alois.
(d) Nation.

4. What is "hot-sitting"?
(a) The practice of putting a misbehaving student on a seat that is painted red.
(b) The practice of moving from seat to seat during a lesson in order to stay focused.
(c) The practice of studying outside half the day because the classrooms were too crowded to hold all the students.
(d) The practice of sitting on warm seats to keep the students warm in the winter.

5. Who does Martin say that everyone in Zimbabwe considers a god?
(a) Bono.
(b) Ricky Martin.
(c) Shaquille O'Neal.
(d) Hulk Hogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Martin send to Caitlin in Chapter 9?

2. What is Caitlin's first rabbit named?

3. Who is the first boyfriend that Caitlin mentions when she is in seventh grade?

4. What does Martin say is a popular snack in Zimbabwe?

5. What job does Caitlin perform during the summer after her seventh grade year?

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