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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 does Caitlin want to do with the extra pizza left over from a luncheon at her mother's college?

2. Why does RIchie move back home?

3. What procedure does Caitlin have done after Christmas?

4. What cassette tape does Caitlin send in theChristmas box?

5. In Zimbabwe, if you have food, what are you expected to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Alois and Sekai's reason for marrying affect Martin?

2. What assumptions does Caitlin make about Martin?

3. What does Martin do when he is kicked out of school for non-payment of fees?

4. What does Caitlin learn about Zimbabwe when discussing her pen pal assignment with her mother?

5. How does Martin feel about Caitlin sending toothbrushes?

6. Why is Caitlin excited about choosing a pen pal from Zimbabwe when she is in seventh grade?

7. What does it mean that Martin is considered "born free"?

8. What does Caitlin say she thinks about race? (Chapter 3).

9. When Martin receives Caitlin's first letter, what does he believe about America?

10. How does Caitlin feel about animals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role that Caitlin's friends played in her relationship with Martin.

Essay Topic 2

Martin is an excellent student facing difficult circumstances. Discuss the behaviors Martin uses to succeed academically even in the face of adversity.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the cultural differences between Caitlin and Martin in the perception of money.

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