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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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."
(a) old woman's.
(b) orphan's.
(c) mother's.
(d) nun's.

2. How old did Olive say she would be when she lived in the location in #22?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 30.
(d) 25.

3. What is the name of Martha's school?
(a) Lakota West Middle School.
(b) Washington Heights Middle School.
(c) Susan B. Anthony Middle School.
(d) Middlebury Middle School.

4. What was Olive's final wish in her diary?
(a) To be an angel in the Christmas pageant.
(b) To sing in the choir.
(c) To be in a beauty contest.
(d) To be friends with Martha.

5. What project is Jimmy Manning working on?
(a) A cookbook.
(b) A video.
(c) A woodworking project.
(d) A drag race car.

6. What is Martha's grandmother's name?
(a) Dede Bowdoin.
(b) Delores Bartin.
(c) Dorothy Boyle.
(d) Dinah Brown.

7. What does Dennis' decision mean for the family?
(a) Better vacations.
(b) More visits with Godbee.
(c) Less time with him.
(d) More income.

8. Reading Olive's journal page makes Martha feel ________________.
(a) honored.
(b) eerie.
(c) stupid.
(d) special.

9. Which of the following is NOT a possibility that Olive is thinking as Martha speaks up in class?
(a) Olive knows about Martha's embarrassment.
(b) Olive is glad that Martha is embarrassed.
(c) Olive is horrified about Martha's actions.
(d) Olive is feeling sorry for Martha.

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

11. What is the weather like in Chapter 24?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Thunderstorm.
(c) Very foggy.
(d) Blazing hot.

12. 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.

13. Who invites Martha to dinner in Chapter 28?
(a) The MacKenzies.
(b) The Moores.
(c) The Mannings.
(d) The Alberts.

14. Why does Martha feel the need to make the most of her time with Goodbee?
(a) She is not close to her other family members.
(b) Godbee is the only grandmother she has.
(c) Godbee is old and will die someday.
(d) Martha won't be coming for visits anymore.

15. What will Martha decide to take home with her from her visit to Godbee's house?
(a) Photo albums.
(b) A bottle of ocean water.
(c) Some sea shells.
(d) An old cookbook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mode of transportation does Olive's mother use to leave Martha's house?

2. Why is Olive's mother happy with Martha?

3. Where does Alice take Lucy during the game?

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

5. Martha tells Godbee that she plans to write a book about _____________________.

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