Olive's Ocean Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kevin Henkes
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Olive's Ocean Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kevin Henkes
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha write on the sidewalk when she takes Lucy for a ride in the stroller?

2. What will Martha decide to take home with her from her visit to Godbee's house?

3. On what date is Olive's journal entry written?

4. Who overhears Martha say that she has a crush on the boy in #85?

5. Which type of books did Olive like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Martha learn about Olive by reading the first page of her journal?

2. How did Godbee get that nickname?

3. What is the name and topic of Jimmy's video?

4. Which one of the Manning boys likes Martha?

5. What is behind Martha's decision to wear bright orange t-shirts all the time?

6. Why does Martha step into the street with her back turned at the spot where Olive was killed?

7. Who is Martha's mother and what is her job?

8. Name all the Manning brothers and identify the project Jimmy is working on.

9. What must Olive's mother know about her daughter regarding any friendship with Martha?

10. What does Godbee suggest that she and Martha do every day during Martha's visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Martha is not the only one who grows up this summer. Vince does too. Explain how Vince matures over the summer in his actions and decisions he makes.

Essay Topic 2

OLIVE'S OCEAN is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

What is Godbee's greatest gift to her grandchildren? Why is Godbee especially close to Martha? How will Martha manage after the inevitable event of Godbee's death? Has Godbee tried to prepare her? Explain.

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