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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Martin say Caitlin is wearing on her teeth?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Glitter.
(c) Gold.
(d) Artwork.

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

4. 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 takes a third job cleaning the stalls at the market.
(b) Martin sells his family's television set.
(c) Martin steals four chickens and sells them to neighbors.
(d) Martin decides to write directly to Caitlin's parents and ask them for help.

5. Why is Martin expelled from school in January of 1999?
(a) He has started bullying other students.
(b) He has missed too many days.
(c) His has failed his exams.
(d) He is not able to pay the school fees.

6. Who is Alois' wife?
(a) Heather.
(b) Solange.
(c) Sekai.
(d) Mary Beth.

7. What work does Martin do to earn money for postage?
(a) He carries luggage at the central bus station.
(b) He deliveries groceries to his neighborhood.
(c) He makes sandwiches and sells them at the school.
(d) He helps build stalls at the market.

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

9. What does Martin do with the first dollar bill that Caitlin sent to him?
(a) He gives it to his mother to buy groceries with.
(b) He hides it in the oil can stove.
(c) He puts it behind Caitlin's picture and saves it for his trip to America.
(d) He uses it to buy a new Nike shirt.

10. Who does Martin say that everyone in Zimbabwe considers a god?
(a) Shaquille O'Neal.
(b) Ricky Martin.
(c) Bono.
(d) Hulk Hogan.

11. What name does Caitlin give to her new bunny?
(a) Hoppy.
(b) Luella.
(c) Lois.
(d) Floppy.

12. What question does Lauren ask that upsets Caitlin?
(a) Are you using Martin?
(b) Are you in love with Martin?
(c) Is Martin is stupid?
(d) Does Martin have a girlfriend?

13. What country is the foreign exchange student that stays with Caitlin's family from?
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

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

15. Where does Caitlin's family vacation the summer after her seventh grade year?
(a) England.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural occurrence does Caitlin learn about that causes her to create a special care package for Martin?

2. What does Caitlin first send to Martin that he thinks is rare and expensive?

3. How long has Martin had his toothbrush?

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

5. What kind of candy does Lois taste for the first time in her life?

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