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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people are assigned to a hospital bed in Mutare?
(a) 10 people per bed.
(b) 5 people per bed.
(c) 1 person per bed.
(d) 3 people per bed.

2. What makes Caitlin more aware of the troubles Martin might be facing?
(a) A BBC News Report she watches with her mother.
(b) A magazine article she reads in class.
(c) A movie about Africa she sees at the theatre.
(d) A website on Zimbabwe she follows.

3. What name does Caitlin give to her new bunny?
(a) Hoppy.
(b) Luella.
(c) Lois.
(d) Floppy.

4. When the book begins, what grade is Caitlin in?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Seventh grade.
(c) Sixth grade.
(d) Ninth grade.

5. What is the name of the headmaster at Martin's high school?
(a) Mr. Dambudzo.
(b) Mr. Jarai.
(c) Mr. Samupindi.
(d) Mr. Alois.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the solution to getting money safely from Caitlin to Martin when Caitlin's parents begin to support Martin?

2. What question does Lauren ask that upsets Caitlin?

3. What job does Caitlin perform during the summer after her seventh grade year?

4. How does Caitlin disguise the money she puts in Martin's letter?

5. Who is Alois' wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Caitlin think about her German cousin, Carola, upon meeting her?

2. What is Martin's family's reaction to the large Christmas box from Caitlin's family?

3. How does Martin feel about Caitlin sending toothbrushes?

4. Why did Martin's parents get married?

5. What does Caitlin's mother do for a living and why does she do this?

6. At the beginning of the book, Chapter One, what kind of student does Caitlin say she is?

7. How does Caitlin's gift of $20 affect Martin's family?

8. How do Martin's letters to Caitlin change after Caitlin sends him money? (Chapter 17).

9. How does Martin's poverty change Caitlin's view of poor people? (Chapter 25)

10. Why is Caitlin excited about choosing a pen pal from Zimbabwe when she is in seventh grade?

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