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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: "Generosity" - Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Martin receives two $20 bills from Caitlin, what does he assume?
(a) That she is very stubborn.
(b) That she is very selfish.
(c) That she is very rich.
(d) That she is very smart.

2. What town does Martin live in at the start of the book?
(a) Chisamba Singles.
(b) Mutare.
(c) Cape Town.
(d) Harare.

3. Why is Martin expelled from school in January of 1999?
(a) His has failed his exams.
(b) He has missed too many days.
(c) He has started bullying other students.
(d) He is not able to pay the school fees.

4. Where does Caitlin's family vacation the summer after her seventh grade year?
(a) Canada.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Switzerland.

5. What does Martin do during his winter break in August of 1999?
(a) He stays with Alois in Harare and works at the bank pouring tea.
(b) He visits several schools that he may be interested in attending.
(c) He remains in Mutare and works at the grocery store.
(d) He studies for his exams and prepares for the upcoming school year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Martin and his mother get to the bank after they received Caitlin's gift of money in May of 1999? (Chapter 16)

2. What does Caitlin's father do for a living?

3. Why does Martin study by the light of a fire?

4. What is "Chisamba Singles"?

5. Why does Caitlin stop playing with her kindergarten friend, Marlena?

(see the answer key)

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