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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cassette tape does Caitlin send in theChristmas box?
(a) Rickey Martin, La Vida Loca.
(b) Dan Fogelberg, Live in Colorado.
(c) The Carpenters, On Top of the World.
(d) The Beatles, Yellow Submarine.

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

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

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

5. When the book begins, what grade is Caitlin in?
(a) Seventh grade.
(b) Eighth grade.
(c) Sixth grade.
(d) Ninth grade.

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

7. What does Caitlin want to do with the extra pizza left over from a luncheon at her mother's college?
(a) Give it to the poor girl in her English class.
(b) Give it to a homeless Vietnam Vet.
(c) Pack slices separately and freeze them.
(d) Take it home and eat the leftovers.

8. What is the solution to getting money safely from Caitlin to Martin when Caitlin's parents begin to support Martin?
(a) Using a Western Money Transfer account.
(b) Developing a special envelope with secret compartment.
(c) Putting funds in a pre-paid credit card.
(d) Setting up a Paypal account.

9. Where does Caitlin keep a diary of the boys that interest her?
(a) Her bedroom closet.
(b) Her English notebook.
(c) Her bulletin board.
(d) Her bathroom mirror.

10. How many people are assigned to a hospital bed in Mutare?
(a) 3 people per bed.
(b) 1 person per bed.
(c) 10 people per bed.
(d) 5 people per bed.

11. What is Chibuku?
(a) An inexpensive sticky rice dish.
(b) A type of chattering monkey.
(c) A colorful African headwrap.
(d) A popular alcoholic beverage.

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

13. What job does Caitlin take on in order to help pay for Martin's support?
(a) She waitresses at Dairy Queen.
(b) She becomes a nanny.
(c) She waitresses at Ray's Pizzeria.
(d) She works at Spencers in the mall.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Martin say that everyone in Zimbabwe considers a god?

2. How long has Martin had his toothbrush?

3. What color are Martin's school uniforms?

4. What food is the staple of Martin's diet?

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

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