"I Will Always Write Back" Review

What did Caitlin write about in her first letter to Martin? Check ALL that apply.

• what she did for fun

• she liked the spice girls

• her favorite color was pink

• she played sports

• math was her best subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the significance of the dollar bill that Caitlin first sends to Martin?

• his family exchanges it and is able to buy food and groceries

• it makes him popular

• it bought him a bus ticket to Mutare to be a tea boy

• he was robbed and beaten up for having it in his pocket

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does Caitlin get from Martin that alarms her?

• a picture of his family

• his report card

• a letter written on trash

• a plane ticket

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

After Caitlin figures out the clues that Martin is struggling, what does she do?

• sends him her babysitting money

• contacts the headmaster of his school

• researches about his country and its economy

• stops sending him letters and forgets about him

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is NOT a job that Martin held throughout the story?

• tea boy

• carrying luggage

• guide at the bed and breakfast

• cooking food in the market

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following are effects of Martin's father losing his job? Check ALL that apply

• Martin is kicked out of school for non-payment

• The family has very little to eat

• Martin starts working to make money

• Martin's mother starts working to make money

• the family sells their house and moves out to the rural area

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is the effect on Martin's mother after she receives shoes from Caitlin's family?

• she is now counted in society

• she can walk through the briar patch

• she can walk longer distances to gather water

• she can run after her children when they do not listen

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the purpose of Caitlin's second care package?

• to feed the family

• to help their garden grow

• to help with the problems of the rainy season

• to provide them with medical supplies

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which of the following things had Martin never done before he visited Marist Brothers? Check ALL that apply.

• used silverware

• slept in a bed with his own covers

• eaten as much as he watned

• flushed a toilet

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Why was Caitlin's mom careful about the school they were choosing for Martin?

• it had to be a really tough school in order to challenge Martin

• it had to be close to Caitlin's house

• it had to have a good science program

• they wanted to be sure he would fit in

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1