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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the woman at Martha's front door at the beginning of the story?
(a) A political rep.
(b) Olive's mother.
(c) A bus driver.
(d) Jenny's mother.

2. Why does Martha have trouble concentrating during the game?
(a) She has a headache.
(b) She can't stop thinking about Olive.
(c) She's worried because her father is still out.
(d) She would rather be with Vince and the Mannings.

3. The page from Olive's journal indicates that Olive wanted to be a _________________.
(a) painter.
(b) dancer.
(c) writer.
(d) scientist.

4. What does Olive's mother say to Martha as she leaves Martha's house?
(a) I'll see you later.
(b) We'll pick you up in the morning.
(c) Thank you, Martha Boyle.
(d) Have a good time tomorrow.

5. How did Martha know Olive?
(a) They attended school together.
(b) They went to the same church.
(c) Their grandmothers are friends.
(d) They were in the same pre-school class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Martha's school?

2. The first sentence of the book Olive would write is : "The __________________ secret wish was that her bones were hollow like a bird's and that she could just take off and fly away."

3. What is the weather like in Chapter 24?

4. What silly rumor had Holly heard about Olive's death?

5. Who does Martha hope will call her in Chapter 23?

(see the answer key)

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