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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: "Generosity" - Chapters 22-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item do Caitlin and Lauren fight about in December of 1998? (Chapter 11)
(a) A Janet Jackson CD.
(b) A bottle of nail polish.
(c) A sparkly keyring.
(d) A pair of gold hoop earrings.

2. When Martin's family cannot pay for his tuition for Marist Brothers, and Alois can only pay the deposit, what does Martin decide to do?
(a) Martin sells his family's television set.
(b) Martin steals four chickens and sells them to neighbors.
(c) Martin decides to write directly to Caitlin's parents and ask them for help.
(d) Martin takes a third job cleaning the stalls at the market.

3. How does Martin's mom's behavior change after she receives the gifts in the Christmas box?
(a) She invites friends into her home.
(b) She stops working in the garden.
(c) She begins to study with Martin.
(d) She starts singing all the time.

4. Who is the first boyfriend that Caitlin mentions when she is in seventh grade?
(a) Austin Powell.
(b) Justin Cox.
(c) Matt Johnson.
(d) Drew Stone.

5. What happens to Caitlin because of her rapid growth spurt?
(a) She cannot find shoes to fit.
(b) She grows to over six feet tall.
(c) The corners of her growth plates break off.
(d) Her skin stretches and leaves visible marks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Caitlin's brother's name?

2. What is the solution to getting money safely from Caitlin to Martin when Caitlin's parents begin to support Martin?

3. What does Martin do during his winter break in August of 1999?

4. What does "murungu" mean?

5. Martin needs a dollar to take an exam allowing him to move to the next grade. How does he get it?

(see the answer key)

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