2. At the school of Martin's choice, what makes a kid "cool"?
(a) How many pairs of Nikes he owns.
(b) How good he is at soccer.
(c) How hard he works and studies.
(d) How much aftershave he wears.

3. What is one thing Wallace does not understand about American students?
(a) Why they wear pajamas to class.
(b) Why they study for days without taking a break.
(c) Why they are disrespectful to their teachers.
(d) Why they want to get drunk on the weekends.

4. How do Martin and Nation transport their mother to the hospital when she is ill?
(a) They put her on a ladder and pull her there.
(b) They support her on both sides and walk her there.
(c) They call a taxi and drive there.
(d) They put her in a wheelbarrow and walk her there.

5. How does Martin begin to address Caitlin's parents?
(a) Mom and Dad.
(b) Mrs. Anne and Mr. Rich.
(c) Mrs. Mother and Mr. Father.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Stoicsitz.

6. Why does Caitlin drop her woodworking class?
(a) Because she would have to wear covered-toe shoes.
(b) Because the noise of the machines is too loud.
(c) Because she does not like getting sawdust on her clothes.
(d) Because she is afraid of the boys in the class.

7. What words are used by Mr. Muzawazi to describe the state of Zimbabwe when he talks to Anne about finding a sponsor for Martin's college education?
(a) Wretched and wicked.
(b) Dismal and difficult.
(c) Horrible and humiliating.
(d) Sad and somber.

8. Who does Anne write to as a last resort?
(a) Father Dobbin, President of Villanova University.
(b) Mr. Muzawazi, Headmaster of Marist Brothers.
(c) Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe.
(d) George Bush, President of the United States.

9. What is the name of Martin's student who drops out of school to take care of his mother but who is a very motivated student?
(a) Enough.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Assurance.
(d) Givemore.

10. What is the name of the school that Martin wants to get into after he receives the results of his O-level exams?
(a) Marist Brother's School.
(b) Sakubva School for the Gifted.
(c) Zimbabwean Academy.
(d) Mutare Institute for Learning.

11. What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?
(a) English.
(b) Science.
(c) Reading.
(d) History.

12. What career does Caitlin begin to focus on?
(a) Publishing.
(b) Nursing.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Teaching.

13. What does Martin dream of the night before he first teaches school?
(a) Martin dreams of his mother as a young girl.
(b) Martin dreams of a man-eating lion.
(c) Martin dreams of Caitlin and Anne.
(d) Martin dreams of his brothers.

14. What does the student who reminds Martin of himself say before Martin leaves?
(a) Thank you for coming and for giving me hope.
(b) If you leave, I will never get an education.
(c) Please do not give up on me.
(d) Thank you for nothing, you quitter!

15. Which of these things does Anne NOT purchase for Wallace when he is studying at the American university?
(a) New bedding.
(b) Toiletries.
(c) A refrigerator.
(d) A computer.