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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 career does Caitlin begin to focus on?

2. What does Martin's mom use to stuff the cracks in their walls?

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

4. What happens that improves the speed and frequency of Martin and Caitlin's correspondence?

5. After Caitlin and Damon fight about her study habits, what grade does Caitlin receive on her psychology test?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does the use of the computer in Mr. Muzawazi's office change Martin's correspondence with Caitlin?

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast the settings of Caitlin's home and Martin's home. How are they the same? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Poverty and its impact on people is one of the themes of the book. Analyze how Martin's family is affected by poverty.

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