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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. What happens to Martha as she waits for Jimmy and a girl to pass by on the beach?
(a) A seagull lands on her head.
(b) She trips and falls in the sand.
(c) Her swim suit top falls off.
(d) She slips in the water.

2. What does Vince eat for a snack during the game?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Jelly beans.
(d) Potato chips.

3. Godbee says that holding on to Martha's letter helps her to be ________________.
(a) adventurous.
(b) happy.
(c) brave.
(d) hopeful.

4. What does Alice warn Martha about before the family goes out to dinner?
(a) To turn off her cell phone.
(b) Not to chew gum in the restaurant.
(c) Not to argue with Vince.
(d) To put on a dress.

5. What is Martha going to do with the jar of ocean water she collects?
(a) Pour it on Jimmy's video tape.
(b) Use it for a science experiment.
(c) Put it on a shelf in her room.
(d) Give it to Olive's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Martha's family live?

2. The man in #173 says that he is haunted by Olive who was always alone and ______________________.

3. How does Martha decide to handle the situation of the video kiss?

4. What does Martha carry in her pocket when she takes Lucy for a walk?

5. Why does Jimmy kiss Martha?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Martha especially sad at the thought of having to leave Godbee?

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

3. How does Godbee feel about her colored water experiment?

4. How does Martha decide to act after learning that Jimmy filmed their kiss?

5. How does Martha feel as she holds Jimmy's hand and they walk down the beach?

6. What does Martha do when she sees Jimmy holding hands with a girl and walking towards her on the beach?

7. Why does Vince say that he didn't mention the kissing tape to Martha?

8. What comment does Alice make to Martha that pleases her after Martha brings Lucy home from the beach?

9. Why does Martha think of Olive as she thinks about the kissing video?

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

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