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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Caitlin's father do for a living?
(a) He is a spy in the CIA.
(b) He is a forensic accountant.
(c) He is a traveling salesman.
(d) He is a government energy contractor.

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

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

5. What town does Martin live in at the start of the book?
(a) Harare.
(b) Mutare.
(c) Chisamba Singles.
(d) Cape Town.

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

7. What color are Martin's school uniforms?
(a) Blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

8. What is Caitlin's first rabbit named?
(a) Lionel.
(b) Luke.
(c) Louis.
(d) Lyle.

9. What facility is located down the street from Caitlin's middle school?
(a) A pig slaughterhouse.
(b) A shopping mall.
(c) An ice-cream parlor.
(d) An elementary school.

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

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

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

13. When Anne is finally able to talk to Martin's headmaster, how much money does she discover it will take to keep Martin and his siblings in school?
(a) $80 U.S. dollars.
(b) $50.00 U.S. dollars.
(c) $400 U.S. dollars.
(d) $200 U.S. dollars.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin say is a popular snack in Zimbabwe?

2. 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?

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

4. What is Caitlin's brother's name?

5. Where does Caitlin's family vacation the summer after her seventh grade year?

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