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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Martin resign from his teaching position?
(a) Because he does not think he's doing any good.
(b) Because he cannot deal with the poverty of the village.
(c) Because the government is not paying him.
(d) Because he does not have enough supplies.

2. What celebrities does Caitlin's mom contact for help in bringing Martin to America?
(a) Oprah, Bill Gates, and Bill Cosby.
(b) Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.
(c) Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw.
(d) Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pine, Will Smith.

3. What is Martin's favorite drink?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Tang.
(c) Coca-Cola.
(d) Milk.

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

5. Why does Caitlin drop her woodworking class?
(a) Because she is afraid of the boys in the class.
(b) Because the noise of the machines is too loud.
(c) Because she would have to wear covered-toe shoes.
(d) Because she does not like getting sawdust on her clothes.

6. What activity do Caitlin and her mom organize to raise money for Martin?
(a) A raffle drawing.
(b) A benefit ball.
(c) A bake sale.
(d) A car wash.

7. Why does Caitlin contact the U.S. Embassy in Harare?
(a) Because she hopes that they can help her find a Zimbabwean sponsor to supplement the partial scholarships offered.
(b) Because she wants to find out about immunizations Martin needs to come to America.
(c) Because she hopes they will pay for Martin's airfare to America.
(d) Because she believes that the ambassador may have influence with American colleges.

8. What is one thing Wallace does not understand about American students?
(a) Why they want to get drunk on the weekends.
(b) Why they study for days without taking a break.
(c) Why they are disrespectful to their teachers.
(d) Why they wear pajamas to class.

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

10. What about the waitress does Caitlin explain to Wallace?
(a) That she is wearing a nose ring.
(b) That she is shorter than average.
(c) That she has tattoos.
(d) That she has platinum blonde hair.

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

12. Who is Caitlin's first serious boyfriend?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Damon.
(c) Matt.
(d) Michael.

13. What does the student who reminds Martin of himself say before Martin leaves?
(a) Thank you for coming and for giving me hope.
(b) Please do not give up on me.
(c) Thank you for nothing, you quitter!
(d) If you leave, I will never get an education.

14. Where s Martin when he receives the e-mail from Villanova?
(a) At the orientation meeting for Zimbabwean students.
(b) At the library studying.
(c) At an internet cafe near Alois and Sekai's house.
(d) At work in Victoria Falls.

15. What illness does Damon's father have?
(a) Multiple Sclerosis.
(b) Chronic Heart Disease.
(c) Throat Cancer.
(d) Liver Failure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of graduation at Martin's school, what happens?

2. What occupation does Martin first plan to pursue?

3. Who does Martin go to for help in acquiring the deposit to the school of his choice?

4. What drug does Caitlin discover is effective in treating malaria?

5. Where does Martin have his first hamburger?

(see the answer keys)

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