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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 is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?
2. When Caitlin and Martin finally meet each other at the airport, where do they hug?
3. What illness does Damon's father have?
4. Where does Caitlin's family take Wallace for dinner?
5. What about the waitress does Caitlin explain to Wallace?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Alois and Sekai do to help Martin get into Marist Brothers School?
2. How does Martin's first attempt at the SATs affect his scholarship chances?
3. Why does Martin choose to leave his teaching position at Chigodora?
4. Why is Richie not successful at college?
5. How does the use of the computer in Mr. Muzawazi's office change Martin's correspondence with Caitlin?
6. Why would attending Marist Brothers School be good for Martin?
7. What is it about Damon that Caitlin find attractive?
8. What happens to enable Martin to stay at Marist Brother's School? (Chapter 34)
9. How does the box with monsoon supplies sent by Caitlin help Martin's family?
10. What is wrong with Martin's mother when he goes home at semester break?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Martin's father is a complex character. Analyze the relationship between father and son shown in the book.
Essay Topic 2
The author chooses to alternate chapters between the two main speakers, Caitlin and Martin. Discuss how his structure affects the development of the story.
Essay Topic 3
Both Caitlin and Martin have big brothers. Compare and contrast the two older brothers. Discuss their impact on Caitlin and Martin.
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