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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. Why does Martin's mother not want to tell people that Martin is going to the United States?

2. What is the name of the other teacher stationed at the school where Martin is assigned to teach?

3. What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?

4. Where does Martin have his first hamburger?

5. What job does Martin do at Victoria Falls?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Alois and Sekai do to help Martin get into Marist Brothers School?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explore the role of teachers in Martin's life. Give at least two examples of how teachers affected his life.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the cultural differences between Caitlin and Martin in the perception of money.

Essay Topic 3

Most students who chose pen pals do not continue to write letters to each other. Discuss the factors that make Caitlin and Martin's correspondence a lasting one.

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