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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. Godbee says that holding on to Martha's letter helps her to be ________________.

2. Where does Jimmy suggest that he and Martha go as they walk on the beach?

3. What does Martha carry in her pocket when she takes Lucy for a walk?

4. Who meets Martha and Jimmy to walk Martha home?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Martha think of Olive as she thinks about the kissing video?

4. How does Godbee feel about her colored water experiment?

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

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

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 the sea monster in the game Martha plays with Lucy on the beach?

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

10. Why is Martha so upset about the bet that Jimmy made with the other boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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