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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Anne's reaction to the news that Martin has received a scholarship?
(a) She screams.
(b) She cusses.
(c) She jumps up and down.
(d) She faints.

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

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

5. What career does Caitlin begin to focus on?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Nursing.
(c) Publishing.
(d) Teaching.

6. What drug does Caitlin discover is effective in treating malaria?
(a) Oxycotin.
(b) Morphine.
(c) Penicillin.
(d) Quinine.

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

8. Where is Martin's teaching assignment?
(a) Nyanga.
(b) Marondera.
(c) Chigodora.
(d) Harare.

9. What happens that improves the speed and frequency of Martin and Caitlin's correspondence?
(a) Anne purchases a computer for the school library.
(b) Caitlin sends Martin a computer.
(c) Martin has enough money to buy airmail stamps.
(d) Mr. Muzawazi allows Martin to use his computer.

10. What is the nickname of the student Martin meets who is wearing cheap sandals like the ones sold at the market near Martin's home?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Monkey.
(c) Bear.
(d) Hound.

11. What do Caitlin and Anne do that makes Wallace uncomfortable?
(a) They hug him.
(b) They insult him.
(c) They sing to him.
(d) They tease him.

12. When Martin is working as a teacher, what does he do on the weekends?
(a) He travels back to Mutare to see his family.
(b) He stays at school and prepares lessons for the next week.
(c) He reads American novels to prepare for his upcoming trip.
(d) He writes dozens of letters to Caitlin.

13. What drink does Caitlin send in the next package to Martin?
(a) Tang.
(b) Kool-Aid.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

14. What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?
(a) Reading.
(b) Science.
(c) English.
(d) History.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What race is Rebecca Mano?

2. What food does Wallace experience for the first time when he goes out to dinner with Caitlin's family?

3. What is the economic status of Wallace's parents?

4. What words are used by Mr. Muzawazi to describe the state of Zimbabwe when he talks to Anne about finding a sponsor for Martin's college education?

5. Why does Martin change his mind about becoming a doctor?

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