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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. For which holiday does Martha plan to return to visit Godbee?

2. How does Martha feel about Vince's comment about Jimmy in #117?

3. What is Martha going to do with the jar of ocean water she collects?

4. Who does Martha think of after learning that Jimmy videotaped their kiss?

5. Who has written the note to Martha?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the first part of Martha's plan to be carried out at the beach?

5. Why are Jimmy and Martha mad at a comment someone makes when they are holding hands?

6. What is The Benton Place?

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

8. What do Jimmy and Martha do when they spend the day together at the beach?

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

10. What impact does Martha's slip in the water have on her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Godbee's greatest gift to her grandchildren? Why is Godbee especially close to Martha? How will Martha manage after the inevitable event of Godbee's death? Has Godbee tried to prepare her? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lucy. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Lucy's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

OLIVE'S OCEAN is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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