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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 inches does Caitlin say she grew the summer of 1998?
(a) Five inches.
(b) Three inches.
(c) Six inches.
(d) Four inches.

2. What work does Martin do to earn money for postage?
(a) He helps build stalls at the market.
(b) He carries luggage at the central bus station.
(c) He makes sandwiches and sells them at the school.
(d) He deliveries groceries to his neighborhood.

3. Martin needs a dollar to take an exam allowing him to move to the next grade. How does he get it?
(a) His father's boss lends Martin a dollar.
(b) His friend, Nyasha, gives Martin a dollar.
(c) His mother trades work for a dollar.
(d) His brother, Nation, steals one for him.

4. When Martin does not have any paper for his letter to Caitlin, what does he use to write on?
(a) An old piece of newspaper.
(b) A page from his school textbook.
(c) A discarded ice cream wrapper.
(d) A colorful piece of gift wrap.

5. What food is the staple of Martin's diet?
(a) Steak.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Bread.
(d) Sadza.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural occurrence does Caitlin learn about that causes her to create a special care package for Martin?

2. What happens to Caitlin because of her rapid growth spurt?

3. What is the name of the foreign exchange student that comes to stay with Caitlin's family?

4. When the book begins, what grade is Caitlin in?

5. What does Martin do during his winter break in August of 1999?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Martin's parents get married?

2. How does Caitlin's gift of a Reebok t-shirt affect Martin?

3. What do Caitlin and Anne pack into the Christmas box for Martin's family?

4. How does Martin feel about Caitlin sending toothbrushes?

5. What is Martin's reaction to receiving Caitlin's photograph?

6. What is Caitlin's focus when she is in seventh grade? (Chapter 3). How do we know this?

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

8. What impact does seeing the BBC News special report on Zimbabwe have on Caitlin?

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

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

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