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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of books did Olive like?

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

3. Which two things are missing from Godbee's house that Martha has at hers?

4. What does Martha want to be when she grows up?

5. Martha is upset because Vince refused to stay and play Parcheesi and that ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Godbee get that nickname?

3. Who is Godbee?

4. What morning ritual do Martha and Lucy have?

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

6. What secret does Godbee share with Martha as part of their first daily information sharing ritual?

7. Who is Vince?

8. What is behind Martha's decision to wear bright orange t-shirts all the time?

9. Who is Martha's mother and what is her job?

10. Who is the woman who shows up at Martha Boyle's front door at the beginning of the story and what does the woman give to Martha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Kevin Henkes' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Godbee. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

Kevin Henkes is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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