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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 drug does Caitlin discover is effective in treating malaria?

2. Instead of graduation at Martin's school, what happens?

3. What does Anne do to test the friendliness of the college campuses she visits?

4. What do Caitlin and Anne do to the letter pleading for scholarship money for Martin they mail it?

5. What career does Caitlin begin to focus on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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 is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analyze the behaviors of Martin's mother and how her actions affect Martin's life.

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