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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, "A Changing World," Chapters 43-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food is the staple of Martin's diet?
(a) Sadza.
(b) Bread.
(c) Steak.
(d) Chicken.

2. 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 starts singing all the time.
(c) She begins to study with Martin.
(d) She stops working in the garden.

3. What natural occurrence does Caitlin learn about that causes her to create a special care package for Martin?
(a) Monsoons.
(b) Sun spots.
(c) Red Tide.
(d) Global warming.

4. What does Caitlin send that keeps the Ganda family from getting cholera during the rainy season?
(a) Rolls of duct tape.
(b) Boxes of salt.
(c) Water purification tablets.
(d) Plastic water filters.

5. What does Martin find coming out of the communal faucet?
(a) A slow trickle of rusty red liquid.
(b) A hiss of chemical steam.
(c) A slow trickle of black oil.
(d) A gush of putrid water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Martin change his mind about becoming a doctor?

3. What program helps Caitlin move toward her career goal?

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

5. What kind of work does Martin do at the market to earn money?

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