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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6: "American Dream," Chapters 49-56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Wallace's parents live?
(a) Nyanga.
(b) Victoria Falls.
(c) Mutare.
(d) Harare.

2. When Martin does not have any paper for his letter to Caitlin, what does he use to write on?
(a) A discarded ice cream wrapper.
(b) A colorful piece of gift wrap.
(c) An old piece of newspaper.
(d) A page from his school textbook.

3. What gift does Martin send to Caitlin in Chapter 9?
(a) A pair of hand-carved earrings.
(b) A "Zim" dollar.
(c) A box of stationery.
(d) A photograph of him in a picture frame.

4. How does Martin begin to address Caitlin's parents?
(a) Mrs. Anne and Mr. Rich.
(b) Mom and Dad.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Stoicsitz.
(d) Mrs. Mother and Mr. Father.

5. What does Martin's mom use to stuff the cracks in their walls?
(a) Caitlin's letters.
(b) Homemade paraffin.
(c) Candy wrappers.
(d) Old newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Caitlin send to Martin after she learns he has been kicked out of school in May of 1999, the end of her eighth-grade year?

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

3. What makes Caitlin more aware of the troubles Martin might be facing?

4. What is the nickname of the student Martin meets who is wearing cheap sandals like the ones sold at the market near Martin's home?

5. What does Martin do with the first dollar bill that Caitlin sent to him?

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