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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: "Generosity" - Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Martin needs a dollar to take an exam allowing him to move to the next grade. How does he get it?
(a) His brother, Nation, steals one for him.
(b) His friend, Nyasha, gives Martin a dollar.
(c) His mother trades work for a dollar.
(d) His father's boss lends Martin a dollar.

2. What is Chibuku?
(a) A colorful African headwrap.
(b) An inexpensive sticky rice dish.
(c) A popular alcoholic beverage.
(d) A type of chattering monkey.

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

4. What is "Chisamba Singles"?
(a) A housing development built for men.
(b) A kind of African cheese for impoverished people.
(c) A club for dancing and drinking for college students.
(d) A dating service designed for teenagers.

5. When Martin receives two $20 bills from Caitlin, what does he assume?
(a) That she is very selfish.
(b) That she is very smart.
(c) That she is very stubborn.
(d) That she is very rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Caitlin's family vacation the summer after her seventh grade year?

2. Where does Caitlin live when the book begins?

3. What gift does Martin's father's boss give to Martin's father to bring home for Martin?

4. Who is Alois' wife?

5. Caitlin's mother knows Zimbabwe by another name. What is that name?

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