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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. When Martin receives two $20 bills from Caitlin, what does he assume?

2. Why does Caitlin stop playing with her kindergarten friend, Marlena?

3. What does Martin buy for Caitlin after his job pouring tea at the bank?

4. Why is Martin expelled from school in January of 1999?

5. Where does Caitlin keep a diary of the boys that interest her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Caitlin learn about Zimbabwe when discussing her pen pal assignment with her mother?

3. What is the setting of Caitlin's hometown?

4. What effect does the job at Alois' bank pouring tea have on Martin?

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

6. In Martin's school, kids engage in "hot-sitting." What does this term mean?

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

8. How does Caitlin feel about wearing the earrings that Martin sent her?

9. What does Caitlin do to help support Martin without asking her parents for more money? (Chapter 29)

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Caitlin and Martin have big brothers. Compare and contrast the two older brothers. Discuss their impact on Caitlin and Martin.

Essay Topic 2

Explore Martin's short stint as a teacher in Chigodora. What purpose does this incident serve to the overall message of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Caitlin and Martin develop a close friendship. Evaluate the factors that cause them to be close. Why is the relationship platonic instead of romantic?

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