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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 program helps Caitlin move toward her career goal?

2. What is Anne's reaction to the news that Martin has received a scholarship?

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

4. What university finally agrees to give Martin a full scholarship?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty and its impact on people is one of the themes of the book. Analyze how Martin's family is affected by poverty.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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