1. What gave Godbee the idea to put colored water into the baby food jars?
(a) An idea she saw in a magazine.
(b) The changing colors of waves in her dream.
(c) A picture that Martha drew as a little girl.
(d) She used to do it when she was a girl.

2. When does Martha get a "glittery feeling"?
(a) On Christmas Eve.
(b) When camping out on summer nights.
(c) When she gets near her Grandmother's house.
(d) On the first day of school.

3. What does Alice whisper to Martha in Chapter 47?
(a) She thinks Godbee is too tired to play very long.
(b) Martha's bra strap is showing.
(c) She tells her to stop avoiding Vince.
(d) She is available if Martha wants to talk about anything.

4. Why is Olive's mother happy with Martha?
(a) Martha visited Olive when she was sick.
(b) Martha must have done something to make Olive happy.
(c) Martha was Olive's best friend.
(d) Martha brought flowers to Olive's funeral.

5. Who is the woman at Martha's front door at the beginning of the story?
(a) A bus driver.
(b) Jenny's mother.
(c) Olive's mother.
(d) A political rep.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first sentence of the book Olive would write is : "The __________________ secret wish was that her bones were hollow like a bird's and that she could just take off and fly away."

2. What does Martha read in Chapter 3?

3. What is the content of Jimmy's video?

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

5. What secret does Martha tell Godbee in Chapter 25?

(see the answer key)

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