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I Will Always Write Back Parts 3-6

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 10hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did Martin's parents feel about Caitlin's generosity?

a)

They were ashamed that such a young girl made more money than they did

b)

They were grateful for the gifts she sent

c)

They were mad at Martin for continuing to correspond with Caitlin

d)

They were greedy and wanted Caitlin to send more

2.

What was causing Caitlin's back pains?

a)

She grew so fast that the corners of her growth plates broke off

b)

She injured her back during a lacrosse game

c)

She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

d)

Richie had pushed Caitlin during an argument

3.

Where did Martin work as a tea boy?

a)

At his father's factory

b)

At Chisamba Singles

c)

At his school

d)

At a bank

4.

How many computers did Martin's school possess?

a)

Zero

b)

One

c)

Ten

d)

Enough for each student to have their own

5.

Why didn't Caitlin tell her parents she was sending Martin money?

a)

They warned her not to send money to strangers

b)

They were struggling for money

c)

She thought they would disapprove

d)

She thought they would be jealous

6.

Solange explained that sending packages to Zimbabwe during this time was a real "crap shoot." What does crap shoot mean?

a)

Risky or uncertain

b)

Not worth the effort

c)

Important

d)

Safe and secure

7.

Solange suggested writing something as a ruse on the outside of the packages that were sent to Martin. What did she suggest writing?

a)

Valuables

b)

Explosives, very flamable

c)

Fragile

d)

Used school supplies

8.

The word cynical means...

a)

the postponement of a punishment

b)

believing that people are distrustful

c)

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties

d)

an action meant to deceive someone

9.

The word reprieve means...

a)

the postponement of a punishment

b)

believing that people are distrustful

c)

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties

d)

an action meant to deceive someone

10.

The word resilience means...

a)

the postponement of a punishment

b)

believing that people are distrustful

c)

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties

d)

an action meant to deceive someone

11.

The word ruse means...

a)

the postponement of a punishment

b)

believing that people are distrustful

c)

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties

d)

an action meant to deceive someone

12.

Complete the following sentence with the correct word: Asking my best friend to pay for my schooling seemed __________.

a)

siphoned

b)

preposterous

c)

mandate

d)

reciprocate

13.

Complete the following sentence with the correct word: I loved visiting Carola in Germany, and thought it would be fun to __________________ the hospitality.

a)

reciprocate

b)

appropriated

c)

siphoned

d)

preposterous

14.

Complete the following sentence with the correct word: A ___________ was put forth that white farmers who had lived in Zimbabwe for many generations had to give the land back to native black Africans.

a)

appropriated

b)

siphoned

c)

preposterous

d)

mandate

15.

Complete the following sentence with the correct word: The news ______________ the oxygen from our house.

a)

appropriated

b)

siphoned

c)

preposterous

d)

mandate

16.

Why did Martin decide to change his major from medicine to finances?

a)

He thought medicine would be difficult.

b)

He met a doctor that he didn't like.

c)

His friend was studying medicine and he didn't want to be a copycat.

d)

He wasn't sure if he could stomach it.

17.

What made Caitlin decide to pursue a different career?

a)

She didn't like working with small chiclren.

b)

She couldn't wear sandals or flip-flops.

c)

She hated getting dirty.

d)

She wanted to do something easy.

18.

While researching universities for Martin, what did Anne have to be careful to consider?

a)

The cost of books.

b)

The extra-curricular opportunities available.

c)

The safety ratings of the campus.

d)

The culture of the school.

19.

How did the terrorist attacks affect Zimbabwe?

a)

Sanctions were placed on Zimbabwe.

b)

Zimbabwe's inflation problem was solved.

c)

Many people chose to move to Zimbabwe.

d)

The Zimbwean government shut down.

20.

Why did Caitlin's brother pick her up from school on the day of the terrorist attacks?

a)

Her mother was worried that her school could be a target for the terrorists.

b)

Richie had a football game in another state.

c)

Martin was calling from Zimbabwe.

d)

Caitlin's father had been in an accident when the planes struck.

21.

How did Martin find out about the terrorist attacks?

a)

He read about it online.

b)

His friends told him about it.

c)

Caitlin wrote Martin a letter that explained what had happened.

d)

Martin's headmaster called a special meeting to inform the students.

22.

What often happens to the clothes Americans donate to Africa?

a)

They are sold at the market.

b)

They are given to people who need them.

c)

They are donated to children at schools.

d)

They are thrown in the trash.

23.

What character traits were used to describe Wallace?

a)

Calm, quiet, and reserved

b)

Outgoing, confident, and cheerful

c)

Smart, personable, and adventurous

d)

Shy, unintelligent, and troubled

24.

How did George become sick?

a)

He drank dirty water?

b)

He didn't wash his hands enough.

c)

He slept in a damp home.

d)

He ate spoiled chicken.

25.

WHy were the water purification tablets that Caitlin sent so important to Martin's family?

a)

They had just run out of money to buy their own.

b)

THey traded them at the market for food.

c)

They saved Martin's family from the threat of contaminated water.

d)

They looked cool sitting on the shelf.

26.

What happened to the letters Caitlin had sent Martin?

a)

Martin's mother used them to patch holes in the walls of their home.

b)

MArtin's father got angry and burned them.

c)

Martin used them to make jewelry.

d)

Martin's mother threw them away.

27.

How did Martin do on his O'Level tests?

a)

Not bad, but he wanted to do better.

b)

His scores were the highest in the school.

c)

He failed badly, but would try again.

d)

He scored mostly A's and B's.

28.

Martin set a record for his school. What was the record for?

a)

Martin scored the most soccer goals in one game.

b)

Martin earned the highest grade in his science class.

c)

Martin had the best attendance record.

d)

Martin had the highest test grace ever received at his school.

29.

What does Martin want to be when he graduates from college?

a)

A banker

b)

A doctor

c)

A lawyer

d)

An ambassador

30.

How did Martin pay his tuition at Marist Brothers?

a)

Hi mother got a job as a maid and sent him money.

b)

Caitlin's family helped to pay it.

c)

Martin's friends raised money.

d)

Martin received a scholarship.

31.

How did Martin get his mother to the hospital?

a)

He pushed her in a wheelbarrow.

b)

He took a taxi.

c)

He called an ambulance.

d)

He carried her on his back.

32.

How did Martin perform on his SAT?

a)

He did better than all of the other kids at his school.

b)

He didn't do as well as he had hoped.

c)

He scored an A in all subjects.

d)

He didn't take the SAT test.

33.

Where did Martin work after he graduated from Marist Brothers?

a)

At the market selling clothes with Nation

b)

At his cousin's bank as a tea boy

c)

At a school in a rural community

d)

He worked with his mother cleaning houses

34.

What is Chigodora?

a)

A rural community in Zimbabwe

b)

Martin's favorite snack

c)

Martin's mother's favorite musical group

d)

Martin's roommate's name

35.

Why did Martin leave his teaching position?

a)

He was going to America.

b)

He wanted to get home to play Fortnite.

c)

He couldn't afford to stay.

d)

He didn't like working in the poor community.

36.

How did Lois perform in school?

a)

She did great on the days she was able to attend.

b)

School was difficult for her, but she was passing.

c)

She had dropped out in order to go work for a wealthy family.

d)

She had maintained the number one position since grade one.

37.

What does an actuarial scientist do?

a)

Assess risks in insurance and financial fields

b)

Research new medications for pharmaceutical companies

c)

Assess data and write reports for schools

d)

Teach classes to PhD level graduates

38.

Which celebrities did Caitlin's mother contact in hopes to get support for Martin?

a)

Bill Cosby, Mark Cuban, and Michelle Obama

b)

Bill Murray, Oprah, and Bill Nye

c)

Bill Gates, Bill Cosby, and Oprah

d)

Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Downey, Jr.

39.

In Zimbabwe, prophets are like witch doctors. What do Zimbabweans believe the prophets can do?

a)

Foretell the future

b)

Heal sick people

c)

Bring good luck

d)

Rid people of their worries