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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 does Jimmy film to be included in the "death" segment of his movie?

2. What does Godbee suggest that Martha spend some time doing?

3. Who is Martha's best friend?

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

5. What street was Martha riding on when she was hit on her bicycle?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What wish is stated in Olive's journal regarding having Martha as a friend?

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

4. What morning ritual do Martha and Lucy have?

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

6. Which one of the Manning boys likes Martha?

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

8. How did Godbee get that nickname?

9. 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?

10. What are a couple of conveniences that Martha has at her house but that Godbee does not have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Martha is not the only one who grows up this summer. Vince does too. Explain how Vince matures over the summer in his actions and decisions he makes.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Alice. 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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