View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the school of Martin's choice, what makes a kid "cool"?

2. What is the name of the school that Martin wants to get into after he receives the results of his O-level exams?

3. What illness does Damon's father have?

4. What activity do Caitlin and her mom organize to raise money for Martin?

5. Why does Caitlin contact the U.S. Embassy in Harare?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore Martin's short stint as a teacher in Chigodora. What purpose does this incident serve to the overall message of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the impact that the events of 9/11 had on Caitlin and Martin's relationship. (Chapters 37 and 38). How did it affect them?

Essay Topic 3

Describe four distinct incidents that help establish the theme of kindness in the book.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 875 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample