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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 much money does Martin give his mother before he leaves?

2. Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Orientation Class for Zimbabwean students going to the United States to study?

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

4. What do Martin and Caitlin eat on Martin's first trip to the mall?

5. What job does Martin do at Victoria Falls?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Caitlin change her career path during her junior year? (Chapter 37)

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

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

7. What is wrong with Martin's mother when he goes home at semester break?

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

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

10. Why is Richie not successful at college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the book, Caitlin declares that she and Martin wrote their story because "if we can inspire just one person to do something kind, we will have done enough" (390). Determine whether or not they succeeded in their purpose by listing three reasons for your belief.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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