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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Caitlin's mother knows Zimbabwe by another name. What is that name?
(a) Nairobi.
(b) Rhodesia.
(c) Kenya.
(d) Tanzania.

3. What nickname does Caitlin's brother give her?
(a) The Queen.
(b) Mad Hatter.
(c) Crazy Woman.
(d) Ditzy Duchess.

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Martin's older brother?
(a) Nation.
(b) Simba.
(c) George.
(d) Alois.

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

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

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

12. 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) $400 U.S. dollars.
(b) $80 U.S. dollars.
(c) $200 U.S. dollars.
(d) $50.00 U.S. dollars.

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

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

15. What does Martin do during his winter break in August of 1999?
(a) He visits several schools that he may be interested in attending.
(b) He remains in Mutare and works at the grocery store.
(c) He studies for his exams and prepares for the upcoming school year.
(d) He stays with Alois in Harare and works at the bank pouring tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of pets does Caitlin's family have when she first writes to Martin?

2. How does Martin's mom's behavior change after she receives the gifts in the Christmas box?

3. What does Martin find coming out of the communal faucet?

4. What does Martin tell Caitlin about monkeys?

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

(see the answer keys)

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