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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Caitlin first send to Martin that he thinks is rare and expensive?
(a) A painting by an American artist.
(b) A photograph of herself.
(c) A CD of a music group.
(d) A book by an African poet.

2. When Anne is finally able to talk to Martin's headmaster, how much money does she discover it will take to keep Martin and his siblings in school?
(a) $400 U.S. dollars.
(b) $200 U.S. dollars.
(c) $80 U.S. dollars.
(d) $50.00 U.S. dollars.

3. What is the native language of Martin's family?
(a) Zimbabwea.
(b) Mozambique.
(c) Mutaran.
(d) Shona.

4. Why does Simba get in trouble in school?
(a) Simba is tired and falling asleep during lessons.
(b) Simba is bullying other kids for food because he is hungry.
(c) Simba is sick and vomits on the floor.
(d) Simba is skipping classes because he hates school.

5. What does Martin do with the first dollar bill that Caitlin sent to him?
(a) He uses it to buy a new Nike shirt.
(b) He gives it to his mother to buy groceries with.
(c) He puts it behind Caitlin's picture and saves it for his trip to America.
(d) He hides it in the oil can stove.

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

7. Where does Caitlin keep a diary of the boys that interest her?
(a) Her bulletin board.
(b) Her bathroom mirror.
(c) Her bedroom closet.
(d) Her English notebook.

8. What is "Chisamba Singles"?
(a) A club for dancing and drinking for college students.
(b) A dating service designed for teenagers.
(c) A housing development built for men.
(d) A kind of African cheese for impoverished people.

9. Where does Caitlin live when the book begins?
(a) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(b) Pennfield, Pennsylvania.
(c) Hatfield, Pennsylvania.
(d) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

10. Who is Alois' wife?
(a) Mary Beth.
(b) Sekai.
(c) Solange.
(d) Heather.

11. What gift does Martin send to Caitlin in Chapter 9?
(a) A pair of hand-carved earrings.
(b) A box of stationery.
(c) A photograph of him in a picture frame.
(d) A "Zim" dollar.

12. When the book begins, what grade is Caitlin in?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Sixth grade.
(c) Seventh grade.
(d) Ninth grade.

13. Where does Martin's father work?
(a) The Mutare Used Clothing Store.
(b) The Mutare Market.
(c) The Mutare Paper Mill.
(d) The Mutare Cannery.

14. What is Caitlin's first rabbit named?
(a) Lionel.
(b) Louis.
(c) Luke.
(d) Lyle.

15. In the seventh grade, what sport does Caitlin sign up to play?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Field Hockey.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Gymnastics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Caitlin and her mom use instead of packing peanuts in Martin's Christmas box?

2. What work does Martin do to earn money for postage?

3. How many Zimbabwean dollars are equal to one American dollar when Caitlin sends the first dollar to Martin? (Chapter 6)

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

5. What procedure does Caitlin have done after Christmas?

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