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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the book she begins to write, Martha creates Olive's character to be a/an _____________________.
(a) gymnast.
(b) cheerleader.
(c) dancer.
(d) orphan.

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

3. Dennis says that he is going to give up the idea of writing a book and ____________________.
(a) build a boat.
(b) open a travel agency.
(c) return to work.
(d) return to college.

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

5. Which two things are missing from Godbee's house that Martha has at hers?
(a) Cable TV and a dishwasher.
(b) E-mail and a dishwasher.
(c) Electric garage door opener and E-mail.
(d) E-mail and a shower stall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game is played during every visit with Godbee?

2. Which Manning brother had Martha liked on previous visits?

3. Why does Martha have trouble concentrating during the game?

4. Even though Lucy is ready to go swimming first thing in the morning, what does Martha opt to do?

5. What nickname did Martha secretly refer to her mother as?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is important to Olive's mother about what Martha must have done at some time?

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

3. What is the traditional game played during visits to Godbee's house and why is the first game night of this visit not very successful?

4. What could Godbee mean when she tells Martha that this could be their last summer together?

5. How does Martha begin her story about Olive?

6. What does Martha recall about Olive's death?

7. Who is Vince?

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

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

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

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