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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. What was Olive's final wish in her diary?

2. Who is Martha alone with on the beach in Chapter 30?

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

4. What nickname does Martha call her grandmother?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the Manning brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Martha know Olive?

2. Why does Martha oppose the assignment made by her teacher about embarrassing moments?

3. Name all the Manning brothers and identify the project Jimmy is working on.

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

5. What does Godbee suggest that she and Martha do every day during Martha's visit?

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

7. What things did Olive and Martha seem to have in common?

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

9. How does Martha show maturity by thinking of other people in her life?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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