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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 happens to Martha as she waits for Jimmy and a girl to pass by on the beach?

2. What does Martha tell her father when they arrive home?

3. What does Martha realize when she is talking about Olive?

4. In Chapter 48, Martha makes a note for her book that states that James has _________________________.

5. What frightens Martha at the beach?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Martha decide to visit Godbee again at Christmas time?

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

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

5. Why is Martha so conflicted when Dennis and Vince ask her to go with them to the Benton Place?

6. What fact startles Martha when she speaks about Olive as Jimmy films her?

7. Why does Jimmy ask Martha if she has ever been kissed? What are the circumstances in which Jimmy kisses Martha?

8. What is the symbolism of Martha's painting Olive's name in ocean water on the hot sidewalk?

9. Why is Lucy so upset after she is freed from the mound of sand?

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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