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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 drug does Caitlin discover is effective in treating malaria?

2. How much money does Martin give his mother before he leaves?

3. When Martin gets to the school of his choice, he is told that he cannot register because...why?

4. 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?

5. What does the student who reminds Martin of himself say before Martin leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

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

8. Why is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

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

Analyze the role that Caitlin's friends played in her relationship with Martin.

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