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

2. Why is Martin expelled from school in January of 1999?
(a) He has started bullying other students.
(b) He has missed too many days.
(c) He is not able to pay the school fees.
(d) His has failed his exams.

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

4. What does Martin say Caitlin is wearing on her teeth?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Glitter.
(c) Gold.
(d) Artwork.

5. What does Martin do with the first dollar bill that Caitlin sent to him?
(a) He uses it to buy a new Nike shirt.
(b) He gives it to his mother to buy groceries with.
(c) He hides it in the oil can stove.
(d) He puts it behind Caitlin's picture and saves it for his trip to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which rock group do Caitlin and Martin both enjoy?

2. Why does Caitlin stop playing with her kindergarten friend, Marlena?

3. Who does Martin say that everyone in Zimbabwe considers a god?

4. What does Martin tell Caitlin about monkeys?

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

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