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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Clues" - Chapters 11-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of work does Martin do at the market to earn money?
(a) He makes rope bracelets and sells them.
(b) He catches monkeys and sells them.
(c) He plucks chickens for a butcher.
(d) He carries luggage and washed cars.

2. What is Caitlin's brother's name?
(a) Kava.
(b) George.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Richie.

3. Where does Caitlin live when the book begins?
(a) Hatfield, Pennsylvania.
(b) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(c) Pennfield, Pennsylvania.
(d) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

4. When Caitlin sent Martin $20, what does the family buy for dinner?
(a) A pizza.
(b) 6 pork chops.
(c) A chicken.
(d) Some hamburger.

5. How does Martin catch up on his studies after he is reinstated in school?
(a) He goes to stay with his cousin while he is studying.
(b) He lives with a friend who is also studying.
(c) He goes to his father's office to study.
(d) He sneaks into the Teacher's College Library to study at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the native language of Martin's family?

2. Why is Martin expelled from school in January of 1999?

3. What does "murungu" mean?

4. What does Martin tell Caitlin about monkeys?

5. How does Martin's father pay for the photographer to take Martin's photograph?

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