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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 is the name of Anne's alma mater?

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

3. Why is Caitlin mad at Wallace's roommate?

4. Where do Martin and his brother buy the medicines his mother needs?

5. How does Martin begin to address Caitlin's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author chooses to alternate chapters between the two main speakers, Caitlin and Martin. Discuss how his structure affects the development of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Friendship is an important theme. Choose two of Martin's friends (other than Caitlin) and illustrate how their friendship affected Martin's life.

Essay Topic 3

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

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