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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. Who is the new character Martha introduces into her book about Olive in Chapter 34?

2. What does Tate give to Martha in a bag?

3. Which of the jars of colored water does Lucy like best?

4. What is Martha's favorite restaurant when they visit Godbee?

5. What does Vince eat for a snack during the game?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Martha feel as she holds Jimmy's hand and they walk down the beach?

2. How does Martha keep Lucy occupied while she carries out the first part of her plan?

3. Why does Godbee fill baby food jars with colored water?

4. What topic does Martha speak about as Jimmy films her?

5. What is the symbolism of the sea monster in the game Martha plays with Lucy on the beach?

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

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

8. What comment does Alice make to Martha that pleases her after Martha brings Lucy home from the beach?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in OLIVE'S OCEAN. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Dennis. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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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