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Caitlin Alifirenka, Liz Welch, Martin GandaA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Summary
“Caitlin: September 1997”-“Martin: November 1997”
“Caitlin: January 1998”-“Caitlin: May 1998”
“Martin: June 1998”-“Martin: October 1998”
“Caitlin: December 1998”-“Martin: April 1999”
“Caitlin: May 1999”-“Caitlin: June 1999”
“Martin: June 1999”-“Caitlin: December 1999”
“Martin: January 2000”-“Caitlin: February 2000”
“Martin: February 2000”-“Caitlin: September 2000”
“Martin: November 2000”-“Caitlin: December 2000”
“Martin: January 2001”-“Martin: April 2001”
“Caitlin: April 2001”-“Martin: July 2001”
“Caitlin: September 2001”-“Martin: June 2002”
“Caitlin: August 2002”-“Martin: September 2002”
“Caitlin: October 2002”-“Martin: December 2002”
“Caitlin: January 2003”-“Martin: April 2003”
“Caitlin: April 2003”-“Caitlin: July 2003”
“Martin–July 2003”-“Martin–August 14, 2003”
“Caitlin: August 15, 2003”-“Caitlin: October 2015”
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Wallace finally contacts Caitlin’s mother successfully. He tells her that he is studying at Temple University in Philadelphia, which is not too far away from where Caitlin and her family live. Caitlin’s mother pays Wallace the first visit. When she returns home, she tells Caitlin that Wallace’s dorm room is fairly empty. She has made a list of items to purchase for Wallace and plans to bring them to him on the next trip. The family arranges to visit Wallace together to help him set up his dorm.
When Caitlin finally meets Wallace, she asks him many questions about Martin. She learns from Wallace that Martin is “smart” and “funny” (312). Caitlin is relieved to have confirmed these aspects of her best friend, which she has assessed from letters alone. When Caitlin’s family decides to take Wallace out to dinner at the Hard Rock Café in downtown Philadelphia, Wallace is overwhelmed by the bustling activity of the restaurant. He has also never eaten any of the American foods on the menu. Caitlin’s mother suggests that Wallace take the leftovers back to his dorm. Wallace politely declines at first because he does not have a place to store the food.