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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 does Wallace tell Caitlin about Martin?

2. What are the hours at the library of the school Martin wants to attend?

3. What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?

4. What food does Wallace experience for the first time when he goes out to dinner with Caitlin's family?

5. Where does Martin have his first hamburger?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

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

10. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Caitlin and Martin have big brothers. Compare and contrast the two older brothers. Discuss their impact on Caitlin and Martin.

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

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

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