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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. When does Martha get a "glittery feeling"?

2. In what month had Olive died?

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

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

5. Who does Martha focus on while speaking up in class?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Godbee get that nickname?

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

3. What is important to Olive's mother about what Martha must have done at some time?

4. 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?

5. Who is Vince?

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

7. What morning ritual do Martha and Lucy have?

8. How did Martha know Olive?

9. What does Martha reveal to Godbee about her family and why does she regret saying it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply OLIVE'S OCEAN. What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Martha learns from Godbee? Is it true that a person is more inclined to listen to a person who he/she cares about? What will Martha always recall about her experiences during this summer at Godbee's house?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Martha. 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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