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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. Who is Caitlin's first serious boyfriend?

2. What food does Wallace experience for the first time when he goes out to dinner with Caitlin's family?

3. What career does Caitlin begin to focus on?

4. 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?

5. Where s Martin when he receives the e-mail from Villanova?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect do the attacks of 9-11 have on Caitlin and her family?

2. What do Caitlin and Damon argue about?

3. Why is Richie not successful at college?

4. What do Alois and Sekai do to help Martin get into Marist Brothers School?

5. What is the connection between Wallace and Caitlin's family?

6. What is it about Damon that Caitlin find attractive?

7. Why does Caitlin change her career path during her junior year? (Chapter 37)

8. How does the box with monsoon supplies sent by Caitlin help Martin's family?

9. What does Caitlin's family do to welcome Martin to America?

10. Why does Martin choose to leave his teaching position at Chigodora?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Caitlin describes herself as an average student. Explore the reasons for Caitlin's increased motivation and eventual success in becoming a nurse.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The author chooses to alternate chapters between the two main speakers, Caitlin and Martin. Discuss how his structure affects the development of the story.

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