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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gift does Caitlin receive the Christmas before she turns 16?
(a) A car.
(b) A stereo.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A computer.

3. What is the native language of Martin's family?
(a) Shona.
(b) Mozambique.
(c) Mutaran.
(d) Zimbabwea.

4. Why does RIchie move back home?
(a) Because he is ill and needs medical attention.
(b) Because he cannot afford tuition.
(c) Because his roommate is mean and dirty.
(d) Because he partied at school instead of attending classes.

5. What is the name of the foreign exchange student that comes to stay with Caitlin's family?
(a) Stella.
(b) Stormy.
(c) Stacie.
(d) Stephie.

6. What kind of pets does Caitlin's family have when she first writes to Martin?
(a) Two giant schnauzers.
(b) Two rabbits.
(c) Two tabby cats.
(d) One giant schnauzer and one tabby cat.

7. What kind of candy does Lois taste for the first time in her life?
(a) A Starburst.
(b) A red hot.
(c) A jawbreaker.
(d) A lollipop.

8. How does Caitlin disguise the money she puts in Martin's letter?
(a) She colors all over it with markers.
(b) She puts it inside a second envelope.
(c) She wraps it in gift wrap paper.
(d) She puts it behind a picture in a cardboard frame.

9. What does Caitlin first send to Martin that he thinks is rare and expensive?
(a) A book by an African poet.
(b) A CD of a music group.
(c) A painting by an American artist.
(d) A photograph of herself.

10. What does Martin say is a popular snack in Zimbabwe?
(a) Poached guinea eggs.
(b) Baked yams.
(c) Toasted ricecakes.
(d) Roasted mice.

11. What procedure does Caitlin have done after Christmas?
(a) Bunions removed.
(b) Teeth polished.
(c) Ingrown toenails removed.
(d) Wisdom teeth pulled.

12. What government office is on strike in Zimbabwe?
(a) The Sanitation Department.
(b) The Police Department.
(c) The Welfare Office.
(d) The Post Office.

13. Where does Caitlin live when the book begins?
(a) Hatfield, Pennsylvania.
(b) Pennfield, Pennsylvania.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

14. Why does Caitlin stop playing with her kindergarten friend, Marlena?
(a) Caitlin slapped Marlena's face.
(b) Cailin messed up Marlena's hair.
(c) Caitlin stepped on Marlena's foot.
(d) Caitlin elbowed Marlena's nose.

15. What makes Caitlin more aware of the troubles Martin might be facing?
(a) A website on Zimbabwe she follows.
(b) A BBC News Report she watches with her mother.
(c) A magazine article she reads in class.
(d) A movie about Africa she sees at the theatre.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Zimbabwe, if you have food, what are you expected to do?

2. What happens to Caitlin because of her rapid growth spurt?

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

4. What is "Chisamba Singles"?

5. How many inches does Caitlin say she grew the summer of 1998?

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