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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Caitlin and Martin finally meet each other at the airport, where do they hug?
(a) Over a restaurant tray at the airport.
(b) At the customs gate at the airport.
(c) At the baggage claim of the airport.
(d) Over the plastic barrier at the airport.

2. What is the name of Martin's student who drops out of school to take care of his mother but who is a very motivated student?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Givemore.
(c) Assurance.
(d) Enough.

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

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

5. How much money does Martin give his mother before he leaves?
(a) $45.00.
(b) $32.00.
(c) $75.00.
(d) $96.00.

6. What university finally agrees to give Martin a full scholarship?
(a) Penn State.
(b) Villanova.
(c) Gwynedd Mercy.
(d) Temple.

7. Who gets on the phone and takes responsibility for making sure that Martin can board the airplane to come to America?
(a) Rich.
(b) Caitlin.
(c) Alois.
(d) Tecla.

8. 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) If you leave, I will never get an education.
(d) Thank you for nothing, you quitter!

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) Alcohol.
(b) Sex.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

10. How does Martin begin to address Caitlin's parents?
(a) Mrs. Anne and Mr. Rich.
(b) Mom and Dad.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Stoicsitz.
(d) Mrs. Mother and Mr. Father.

11. What does Wallace tell Caitlin about Martin?
(a) That he is very tall.
(b) That he has two girlfriends.
(c) That he is from the bush.
(d) That his favorite subject is English.

12. What does Caitlin send that keeps the Ganda family from getting cholera during the rainy season?
(a) Plastic water filters.
(b) Rolls of duct tape.
(c) Water purification tablets.
(d) Boxes of salt.

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

14. At the school of Martin's choice, what makes a kid "cool"?
(a) How good he is at soccer.
(b) How hard he works and studies.
(c) How many pairs of Nikes he owns.
(d) How much aftershave he wears.

15. How do Martin and Nation transport their mother to the hospital when she is ill?
(a) They put her in a wheelbarrow and walk her there.
(b) They support her on both sides and walk her there.
(c) They call a taxi and drive there.
(d) They put her on a ladder and pull her there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin's mother give him before he leaves for school?

2. What activity do Caitlin and her mom organize to raise money for Martin?

3. What is Martin's favorite drink?

4. What career does Martin decide to pursue?

5. What happens that improves the speed and frequency of Martin and Caitlin's correspondence?

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