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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 resign from his teaching position?

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

3. What does Caitlin send that keeps the Ganda family from getting cholera during the rainy season?

4. Where s Martin when he receives the e-mail from Villanova?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

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

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