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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 occupation does Martin first plan to pursue?

2. How does Damon feel when Caitlin studies with a boy from her English class?

3. What do the water falls at Victoria Falls sound like to Martin?

4. Who comes with Caitlin's immediate family to greet Martin at the airport?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

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

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

8. Why is Richie not successful at college?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Most students who chose pen pals do not continue to write letters to each other. Discuss the factors that make Caitlin and Martin's correspondence a lasting one.

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