I Will Always Write Back: Part I: Hallo

The name of the housing development the Ganda family lived in a. Chisamba Singles b. Mutare c. Harare

Chisamba Singles

What did Caitlin collect and have more than 100 of? a. earrings b. t-shirts c. scrunchies d. hats

Earrings

In addition to the national langauge, this langauge was spoken by most people in Zimbabwe.

English

When the book begins, what grade is Caitlin in? a. Sixth grad b. Seventh grade. c Eighth grade. d Ninth grade.

Seventh Grade

Official language of Zimbabwe a. Spanish b. Arabic c. Shona d. English

Shona

A sport both Martin and Caitlin played

Soccer

Which rock group do Caitlin and Martin both enjoy? a) Mumford and Sons. b) The Beatles. c) Alabama Shakes. d) Spice Girls.

Spice Girls

What was Caitlin's first real job? a. Grocery clerk b. camp counselor c. tutor d. waitress

camp counselor

Color of Martin's uniform

green

What does the Shona word 'murungu' mean?

white people

Age of Martin when he first wrote to Caitlin a. 12 b. 13 c. 14. d. 15

14

How much was one US dollar worth in Zimbabwe money? a. 100 Zim dollars b. 24 Zim dollars c. 50 Zimm dollars d. 1 Zimm dollar

24 Zim dollars

What did Martin ask Caitlin to send, and promise to send her one too?

A U.S. Dollar

What kind of pet did Caitlin have that she named Louis? a. dog b. cat c. snake d. a rabbit

A rabbit

What is chibuku, which Martin's father wasted money on? a. candy b. alcoholic beverage c. lottery ticket d. cigaretes

An alcoholic beverage

What did Caitlin write next to Martin's name on his birthday package?

BFF - best friends forever

How Martin got his name a. He was named after a cow b. He was named after a natural disaster c. He was named after a medical student from England who delivered him. d. Martin means surprise in Shona.

Because a medical student from England delivered him

What did the Gandas do with the US dollar that Caitlin sent to Martin?

Buy two weeks of groceries

Authors of I Will Always Write Back? a. Caitlin Alifirenka b. Martin Ganda c. Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda Martin Ganda and Liz Welch

Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

The word that Martin usually started his letters with

Hallo!

Where Caitlin grew up? a. Pennsylvania b. Montana c. Florida d. Texas

Hatfield, Pennslyvania

What work does Martin do to earn money for postage? a. He makes sandwiches and sells them at the school. b. He carries luggage at the central bus station. c. He helps build stalls at the market. d. He deliveries groceries to his neighborhood.

He carries luggage at the central bus station.

What does Caitlin's father do for a living? a) He is a spy in the CIA. b) He is a forensic accountant. c) He is a traveling salesman d) He is a government energy contractor.

He is a government energy contractor.

Why did Caitlin assume that Martin was from a wealthy family?

He was wearing a uniform in his school photo, like kids in private schools in the U.S., which are expensive

Name of a World Wrestling Federation star that was a popular hero in Zimbabwe. a. Hulk Hogan b. Dwayne Johnson c. The Undertaker

Hulk Hogan

How did Martin know the Reebok t-shirt wasn't a knockoff from South Africa or Mozambique?

It had a tag that said 'Made in America' on it.

When is Caitlin's birthday? a. March 28 b. September 5 c. March 9

March 28

Martin's birthday a. March 28 b. September 5 c. March 9

March 9

The town Martin's family lived in at the start fo the book. a. Harare b. Mutare c. Hatsfield d. Chisamba Singles

Mutare

Where Martin's father worked a. The Mutare Paper Mill b. The Mutare Cannery c. The Mutare Used Clothing Store d. The Mutare Market

Mutare Paper Mills

Why was Martin surprised that Caitlin sent him her photo

Photos were rare and expensive in Zimbabwe

Which was Martin's favorite shoes: Nike, Reebok, or Adidas?

Reebok

1. What did Caitlin send to Martin for his birthday? a. A book b. A Reebok t-shirt c. A music CD d. A Dutch Bros. gift card

Reebok T-shirt

What was the previous name of Zimbabwe? a. Sudan b. Ethiopia c. South Africa d. Rhodesia

Rhodesia

Name of Caitlin's older brother a) Sam b) Richie c) Johnny d) David

Richie

Reason the Stoicsitz family visted Germany a. School trip b. visit pen-pal c. the dad has relatives living there d. visit best friend

The dad has relatives living there.

Why did it take so long for Caitlin to receive her letter from Martin that had a pair of earrings? a. He didn't use enough postage stamps b. He used the wrong address c. The postal workers were on strike d. His mom forgot to mail the letter

The postal workers were on strike

What is "hot-sitting"? a. The practice of moving from seat to seat during a lesson in order to stay focused. b. The practice of putting a misbehaving student on a seat that is painted red. c. The practice of sitting on warm seats to keep the students warm in the winter. d. The practice of studying outside half the day because the classrooms were too crowded to hold all the students.

The practice of studying outside half the day because the classrooms were too crowded to hold al the students.

Caitlin's Pen Pal was from this area.

Zimbabwe

28. What does Martin say Caitlin is wearing on her teeth in her photo? a. Jewelry b. Gold c Artwork d Glitter.

jewelery

where did Martin and Simba sleep

on the concrete floor next to the bed

What does Martin say is a popular snack in Zimbabwe? a. Roasted mice b. Toasted ricecakes c. Baked yams. d. Poached guinea eggs

roasted mice

The name of the cornmeal porridge people mostly ate in Zimbabwe a. oatmeal b. sadza c. chibuku d. farina

sadza

What did Carola, Caitlin's cousin, and other German girls wear that is not considered stylist in the United States? a. socks with sandals b. leg warmers c. scrunchies d. jeans and a t-shirt

socks with sandals