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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Epilogue," Chapters 65-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Martin's father pay for the photographer to take Martin's photograph?
(a) He barters work for the photo.
(b) He uses his charge card for the photo.
(c) He trades the family boom box for the photo.
(d) He uses Caitlin's dollar for the photo.

2. Why does Martin change his mind about becoming a doctor?
(a) Because he does not think he will make enough money at being a doctor.
(b) Because he is haunted by the people he has seen at the hospital and does not think he has the stomach for medicine.
(c) Because he wants to please his parents and become a chemist instead of a doctor.
(d) Because he believes that nothing can help the people in Zimbabwe.

3. What do Caitlin and Anne do to the letter pleading for scholarship money for Martin they mail it?
(a) Decorate it with markers and crayons.
(b) Wave smoke over it and stamp it with a wax seal.
(c) Bless it with prayer and a kiss.
(d) Take it to the post office and made sure they have correct postage.

4. What is Anne's reaction to the news that Martin has received a scholarship?
(a) She jumps up and down.
(b) She screams.
(c) She cusses.
(d) She faints.

5. Why does Martin's mother not want to tell people that Martin is going to the United States?
(a) Because she is worried Martin will be attacked on the way to the airport.
(b) Because she is afraid talking about it will jinx it.
(c) Because she wants to keep it a secret so neighbors do not know about their good fortune.
(d) Because she is so sad that Martin is leaving the country, she cannot talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first boyfriend that Caitlin mentions when she is in seventh grade?

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

3. What does Martin find coming out of the communal faucet?

4. What natural occurrence does Caitlin learn about that causes her to create a special care package for Martin?

5. What music does Caitlin play before she speaks to a high school audience?

(see the answer key)

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