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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. What does Martin tell Caitlin about monkeys?

2. What country is the foreign exchange student that stays with Caitlin's family from?

3. What kind of work does Martin do at the market to earn money?

4. What is the native language of Martin's family?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Caitlin discover about her impressions of Carola?

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

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

8. What does Simba do that causes his parents to feel shame?

9. How does Caitlin feel about animals?

10. How does Martin feel about Caitlin sending toothbrushes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the role of teachers in Martin's life. Give at least two examples of how teachers affected his life.

Essay Topic 2

Most students who chose pen pals do not continue to write letters to each other. Discuss the factors that make Caitlin and Martin's correspondence a lasting one.

Essay Topic 3

Caitlin gives details about her high school boyfriend, Damon. Analyze how and why his inclusion improves the storyline.

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