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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Hound.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Bear.

4. What career does Martin decide to pursue?
(a) Actuarial science.
(b) Physics.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Electrical engineering.

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

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

7. Why does Martin change his mind about becoming a doctor?
(a) Because he wants to please his parents and become a chemist instead of a doctor.
(b) Because he believes that nothing can help the people in Zimbabwe.
(c) Because he is haunted by the people he has seen at the hospital and does not think he has the stomach for medicine.
(d) Because he does not think he will make enough money at being a doctor.

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

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

10. What is the name of Anne's alma mater?
(a) Gwynedd Mercy.
(b) Temple .
(c) Villanova.
(d) Penn State.

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

12. 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!

13. Who comes with Caitlin's immediate family to greet Martin at the airport?
(a) Wallace.
(b) Nan and Pop.
(c) Heather.
(d) Damon.

14. What food does Wallace experience for the first time when he goes out to dinner with Caitlin's family?
(a) A slab of ribs.
(b) A Ribeye steak.
(c) A hot dog.
(d) A cheeseburger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps raise Martin's cache on campus?

2. What is one thing Wallace does not understand about American students?

3. At the school of Martin's choice, what makes a kid "cool"?

4. When the airline tickets do not arrive, who visits Martin?

5. Where is Martin's teaching assignment?

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