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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. In the book she begins to write, Martha creates Olive's character to be a/an _____________________.

2. What does Martha read in Chapter 3?

3. Even though Lucy is ready to go swimming first thing in the morning, what does Martha opt to do?

4. The page from Olive's journal indicates that Olive wanted to be a _________________.

5. What does Godbee suggest that Martha spend some time doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the next secret Martha reveals to Godbee regarding what she wants to be one day?

2. What must Olive's mother know about her daughter regarding any friendship with Martha?

3. What is behind Martha's decision to wear bright orange t-shirts all the time?

4. What does Martha reveal to Godbee about her family and why does she regret saying it?

5. What secret does Godbee share with Martha as part of their first daily information sharing ritual?

6. What does Martha learn about Olive by reading the first page of her journal?

7. How does Martha begin her story about Olive?

8. How did Martha know Olive?

9. What is the traditional game played during visits to Godbee's house and why is the first game night of this visit not very successful?

10. Which of the Manning boys has Martha always liked? Which one is she attracted to this summer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Godbee. 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 2

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?

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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