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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of these things does Anne NOT purchase for Wallace when he is studying at the American university?
(a) A computer.
(b) New bedding.
(c) A refrigerator.
(d) Toiletries.

3. What does Anne do to test the friendliness of the college campuses she visits?
(a) She takes the dog, Kava, on a walk across campus.
(b) She talks to the Admissions office about orientation programs.
(c) She sends out a survey to Caitlin's high school friends.
(d) She researches the internet for "friendliness ratings."

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

5. 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 a man-eating lion.
(c) Martin dreams of Caitlin and Anne.
(d) Martin dreams of his brothers.

6. What is Martin's score on his first SAT test?
(a) 1100.
(b) 900.
(c) 1400.
(d) 1200.

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

8. Where does Martin go to pick up the packet sent to help him attain his visa?
(a) The bed and breakfast in Victoria Falls.
(b) Alois and Sekai's House.
(c) The Marist Brothers School.
(d) The U.S. Embassy in Harare.

9. While working as a teacher in a remote village, where does Martin bathe?
(a) In the concrete shower behind the school.
(b) In the waterfall in the jungle.
(c) In the old metal bathtub in the thatched hut
(d) In the stream.

10. How does Damon feel when Caitlin studies with a boy from her English class?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Proud.

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

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

13. Who does Anne write to as a last resort?
(a) George Bush, President of the United States.
(b) Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe.
(c) Father Dobbin, President of Villanova University.
(d) Mr. Muzawazi, Headmaster of Marist Brothers.

14. How does Martin get his passport processed quickly?
(a) Martin pays an extra feed for quicker turn-around.
(b) Caitlin calls the passport office and explains Martin's situation.
(c) Anne writes a special request to the passport office.
(d) Mr. Muzawazi calls a former student who runs the passport office.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What career does Martin decide to pursue?

3. What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?

4. What are the results of Martin's O-level exams?

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

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