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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Martin gets to the school of his choice, what do other students nickname him?
(a) The Mutare man.
(b) The bean-eater.
(c) The over-achiever.
(d) The Rafter-wearer.

2. What is wrong with Martin's mother when they take her to the hospital?
(a) She has malaria.
(b) She has pneumonia.
(c) She has cancer.
(d) She has measles.

3. What helps raise Martin's cache on campus?
(a) The Reebok shirt he is wearing.
(b) The grades he receives.
(c) The new black trunk he brings with him.
(d) The photographs of Caitlin.

4. What is the economic status of Wallace's parents?
(a) Billionaires.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Middle class.
(d) Impoverished.

5. What are the results of Martin's O-level exams?
(a) Seven A's and 2 B's out of nine tests.
(b) Six A's and 3 B's out of nine tests.
(c) Nine A's out of nine tests.
(d) Eight A's and one B+ out of nine tests.

6. What job does Martin do at Victoria Falls?
(a) He works in the restaurant of the hotel.
(b) He works as the receptionist at a bed and breakfast.
(c) He works as an accountant in the finance department.
(d) He works as a chauffeur to the wealthy guests.

7. After Caitlin and Damon fight about her study habits, what grade does Caitlin receive on her psychology test?
(a) A.
(b) Incomplete.
(c) F.
(d) C.

8. Who does Martin go to for help in acquiring the deposit to the school of his choice?
(a) Peter.
(b) Alois.
(c) Mr. Samupindi.
(d) Nation.

9. What do Caitlin and Anne do to the letter pleading for scholarship money for Martin they mail it?
(a) Decorate it with markers and crayons.
(b) Bless it with prayer and a kiss.
(c) Wave smoke over it and stamp it with a wax seal.
(d) Take it to the post office and made sure they have correct postage.

10. Where does Martin have his first hamburger?
(a) Sizzling Steakhouse.
(b) Applebees.
(c) Hard Rock Cafe.
(d) McDonalds.

11. What does Martin dream of the night before he first teaches school?
(a) Martin dreams of his mother as a young girl.
(b) Martin dreams of Caitlin and Anne.
(c) Martin dreams of his brothers.
(d) Martin dreams of a man-eating lion.

12. What older student at Martin's school is going to the United States to study?
(a) Cornelius.
(b) Wallace.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Bonaventure.

13. Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Orientation Class for Zimbabwean students going to the United States to study?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Money.
(c) Sex.
(d) Food.

14. What do the water falls at Victoria Falls sound like to Martin?
(a) An army of angels clapping.
(b) A choir of schoolboys singing.
(c) A symphony of instruments playing music.
(d) A herd of elephants running.

15. Where does Caitlin's family take Wallace for dinner?
(a) Sizzler Steakhouse.
(b) Applebees.
(c) Hard Rock Cafe.
(d) McDonalds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What race is Rebecca Mano?

2. Where do Martin and his brother buy the medicines his mother needs?

3. Where is Temple University?

4. When Martin gets to the school of his choice, he is told that he cannot register because...why?

5. What program helps Caitlin move toward her career goal?

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