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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. Who gets on the phone and takes responsibility for making sure that Martin can board the airplane to come to America?

2. What does Caitlin send that keeps the Ganda family from getting cholera during the rainy season?

3. When Caitlin has done everything she can to bring Martin to the United States, what is her last effort?

4. What do Caitlin and Anne do that makes Wallace uncomfortable?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to enable Martin to stay at Marist Brother's School? (Chapter 34)

2. Why is Richie not successful at college?

3. What is the connection between Wallace and Caitlin's family?

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

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

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

7. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

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

9. How does the box with monsoon supplies sent by Caitlin help Martin's family?

10. Why would attending Marist Brothers School be good for Martin?

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

The author chooses to alternate chapters between the two main speakers, Caitlin and Martin. Discuss how his structure affects the development of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Friendship is an important theme. Choose two of Martin's friends (other than Caitlin) and illustrate how their friendship affected Martin's life.

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