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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Epilogue," Chapters 65-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the headmaster at Martin's high school?
(a) Mr. Jarai.
(b) Mr. Samupindi.
(c) Mr. Alois.
(d) Mr. Dambudzo.

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

3. Why does Martin's mother not want to tell people that Martin is going to the United States?
(a) Because she wants to keep it a secret so neighbors do not know about their good fortune.
(b) Because she is afraid talking about it will jinx it.
(c) Because she is so sad that Martin is leaving the country, she cannot talk.
(d) Because she is worried Martin will be attacked on the way to the airport.

4. What happens that improves the speed and frequency of Martin and Caitlin's correspondence?
(a) Martin has enough money to buy airmail stamps.
(b) Caitlin sends Martin a computer.
(c) Mr. Muzawazi allows Martin to use his computer.
(d) Anne purchases a computer for the school library.

5. What helps raise Martin's cache on campus?
(a) The photographs of Caitlin.
(b) The new black trunk he brings with him.
(c) The grades he receives.
(d) The Reebok shirt he is wearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin say Caitlin is wearing on her teeth?

2. Where is Martin's teaching assignment?

3. What is the native language of Martin's family?

4. Who does Anne write to as a last resort?

5. What gift in the Christmas box allows Martin's mother "to be counted in society"?

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