I will always write back
When Caitlin hides $20 behind a photo of her and Romey, what does she write as a clue?
"Behind every great dog is a way to stay in school."
What is Martin's Shona name?
"Tatenda" which means "thank you"
What were children called who were born after Zimbabwe's liberation from British colonial powers?
"born frees"
What were Martin's 2 worries after receivng Caitlin's second letter, the one with her photo?
1. Not having money for a photo of himself. 2. Not having money for stamps.
What does Caitlin use instead of packing peanuts in the large box she sends Martin?
Candy of all kinds
What was the name of the housing units at the paper mill where Martin's family eventually moved in with his father?
Chisamba Singles
Why does Alois have trouble getting the money for Martin's deposit for Marist?
It had become difficult to sell stocks. and the market was on the verge of collapse.
What are the first and last names of the authors?
Martin Ganda and Kaitlin Alifirenka
What caused Caitlin's back to hurt in 8th grade?
She grew so quickly that her growth plates fell off.
What does the letter on the ice cream wrapper make Caitlin realize about Martin that she had not noticed before when she read his letters?
She had never paid enough attention to all the clues about how much he was struggling.
How does Martin's mother help him solve the problem of not having a photo to send Caitlin?
She lets hime have the only picture they have: one of Martin, Nation, and their father at Martin's primary school graduation where he received an award for the highest score in Mutare on a national placement test.
Why is Caitlin offended when Lauren says that Caitlin is in love with Martin?
She loves Martin like a brother.
When Lauren dares Caitlin to touch Matt, what does Caitlin do?
She taps him on the shoulder and asks for a pencil.
What happens to make Caitlin worry about Martin for the first time?
She watches a BBC news special report talking about people starving in Zimbabwe.
What is the national language of Zimbabwe?
Shona
Why did Martin's mother always send Martin to pick up his father's paychecks?
So she could collect his pay before he spent any money on Chibuka (alcoholic beverage).
What do Wallace and Richie have in common?
They will both be at Temple University.
What does Martin do to earn money to buy Caitlin earrings?
carry luggage for people at the bus depot
What is the one thing that Caitlin doesn't like about her hometown?
the pig slaughterhouse
Where do Martin and his siblings sleep?
under their parents' bed
What first opened Caitlin's eyes to other ways of living beyond her small town?
visiting her father's relatives in Germany
What does Caitlin send Martin for his birthday?
A Reebok shirt
Who helps Martin with the deposit to go to Marist Brothers?
Alois and Sekai
Why did Caitlin join the field hockey team?
Because all of her friends were on it, even though she didn't like running up and down the field bent over a stick.
Why was Martin expelled from school?
He couldn't pay the fees at the start of the new semester.
How does Martin upset Caitlin with his response to her question, asking about his pets?
He says that her story of her pet rabbit is amusing and that in Zimbabwe, they eat rabbits.
How did Martin's brother Nation get his name?
He was named after his father's favorite cow.
What type of work did Martin's father do?
He worked for the government doing energy contracts.
How did Martin get the best 1st grade teacher?
His mother asked who the best teacher was and then introduced Martin to her and said, "Make sure he is in your class."
What wrestler was considered a god in Zimbabwe?
Hulk Hogan
What intrigued Caitlin about the way the word "Zimbabwe" looked on the blackboard in Mrs. Miller's classroom?
It was exotic and difficult to pronounce.
What from Martin's letter surprised Caitlin about Martin's mother receiving the shoes?
Martin said that now she would be counted in society.
Before having a pen pal in Zimbabwe, where had Caitlin's only knowledge of Africa come from?
National Geographic Magazine
What was the earlier name for the country now called Zimbabwe?
Rhodesia
When Caitlin meets Wallace for the first time, where do Caitlin and her family take him to eat?
The Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Philly
Who was Martin named after?
The medical student from England who delivered him.
Why does Richie check Caitlin out of school on 9/11?
Their mother thinks North Penn High School is an easy target. She also hasn't heard from Caitlin's dad who is at a military base, and she wants Caitlin and Richie to stay home until she knows he is ok.
Why don't Martin and his family wear their shoes much?
They have to wear school unifroms. After school, they do chores or play and on't want to get them dirty.
What was Martin's family able to buy with the dollar that Caitlin sent?
Two weeks worth of groceries
At his first meal at Marist Brothers, what makes Martin nervous?
Using silverware since he always ate with his hands at home
What are the only two times when Stephie seems impressed in America?
Visiting Washington, DC and seeing Les Miserables
What does Anne at the Canadian embassy in South Africa say is the safest way to send money to Martin's school?
Wire it directly to his school
What homework assignment is Caitlin excited about, maybe for the first time ever?
Writing a letter to her pen pal.
In Zimbabwe, what would students with money sell to other students?
Xeroxed photos of wrestling from American magazines
What does Caitlin dress as for Halloween?
a punk rocker
When Martin decides not to go to medical school, what does he decide to pursue?
actuarial science
What is Caitlin's first real job?
being a camp counselor
With no fuel for taxis, how do Martin and Nation get their mother to a hospital?
in a wheelbarrow
What did Caitlyn's German cousin wear that Caitlin thought looked so ridiculous?
knee socks with sandals
What is Caitlin's favorite thing about Martin?
no drama
What 3 sports did Cailtlin play?
softball, soccer, and field hockey
With what American animal does Martin compare the baboons in his hometown?
squirrels
