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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Martin had his toothbrush?

2. Martin needs a dollar to take an exam allowing him to move to the next grade. How does he get it?

3. How many inches does Caitlin say she grew the summer of 1998?

4. What does Caitlin's father do for a living?

5. What is "Chisamba Singles"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Martin's parents get married?

3. How does Martin get the one dollar needed for him to take his exam to move to the next grade? (Chapter 12).

4. What advice did Martin's mother give him early in his school career?

5. How do Alois and Sekai's reason for marrying affect Martin?

6. What is Martin's reaction to hearing his mother cry?

7. What does Caitlin say she thinks about race? (Chapter 3).

8. What does Richie do to antagonize his little sister?

9. What is Martin's father's reaction to his son receiving the highest score in all of Mutare on a national placement test?

10. Why does Martin decide to write Caitlin's parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the settings of Caitlin's home and Martin's home. How are they the same? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

Explore how the relationship between Martin and Anne develops over the course of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Caitlin describes herself as an average student. Explore the reasons for Caitlin's increased motivation and eventual success in becoming a nurse.

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