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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. Why does Vince say that he has not mentioned the video kiss?
(a) It would be best for Martha.
(b) He was embarrassed to have her for a sister.
(c) He wasn't sure if Martha knew about it.
(d) He didn't want their parents to get mad.

2. What frightens Martha at the beach?
(a) She is stung by a jellyfish.
(b) She can't find Lucy.
(c) She cuts her foot on a seashell.
(d) She almost drowns.

3. What does Godbee say about the colored water in the jars?
(a) She's going to make some for each window.
(b) She needs bigger jars to get a better display.
(c) She is going to make some to give away to friends.
(d) It's not as pretty as she had hoped.

4. What does Martha carry in her pocket when she takes Lucy for a walk?
(a) Diaper.
(b) An empty jar.
(c) Gummy bears.
(d) Snack crackers.

5. What place does the family visit two days before leaving Godbee's house?
(a) The Seahorse.
(b) Sea World.
(c) The Knob.
(d) Americana Theme Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Godbee wearing in the dream she tells Martha about in Chapter 49?

2. Where did Godbee get the idea to fill the baby food jars?

3. What gave Godbee the idea to put colored water into the baby food jars?

4. Where does Martha find a note addressed to her?

5. In Chapter 48, Martha makes a note for her book that states that James has _________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lucy so upset after she is freed from the mound of sand?

2. What impact does Martha's slip in the water have on her?

3. How does Martha keep Lucy occupied while she carries out the first part of her plan?

4. What is the symbolism of the sea monster in the game Martha plays with Lucy on the beach?

5. What does Olive's journal statement about wanting to go to "a real ocean" foreshadow?

6. Who is the new character Martha introduces into her story about Olive and what is the event she describes?

7. Why is Martha so conflicted when Dennis and Vince ask her to go with them to the Benton Place?

8. What is the symbolism of Martha's painting Olive's name in ocean water on the hot sidewalk?

9. Why is Martha so upset about the bet that Jimmy made with the other boys?

10. What is the content of the note that Tate leaves for Martha under Godbee's doormat.

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