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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. What is the name of Martin's student, the eldest of five girls, who gets up at four every morning and walks to school?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Givemore.
(c) Enough.
(d) Assurance.

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

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

4. Why does Caitlin contact the U.S. Embassy in Harare?
(a) Because she wants to find out about immunizations Martin needs to come to America.
(b) Because she hopes they will pay for Martin's airfare to America.
(c) Because she believes that the ambassador may have influence with American colleges.
(d) Because she hopes that they can help her find a Zimbabwean sponsor to supplement the partial scholarships offered.

5. Where is Temple University?
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Washington, D.C..

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does Damon's father have?

2. What does Martin's mother give him before he leaves for school?

3. What about the waitress does Caitlin explain to Wallace?

4. Who does Martin go to for help in acquiring the deposit to the school of his choice?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it about Damon that Caitlin find attractive?

2. What do Alois and Sekai do to help Martin get into Marist Brothers School?

3. What effect do the attacks of 9-11 have on Caitlin and her family?

4. Why is Richie not successful at college?

5. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

6. How does Martin's first attempt at the SATs affect his scholarship chances?

7. Why does Martin choose to leave his teaching position at Chigodora?

8. What does Caitlin's family do to welcome Martin to America?

9. What is wrong with Martin's mother when he goes home at semester break?

10. Why does Caitlin change her career path during her junior year? (Chapter 37)

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