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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. What is the name of the main character?

2. Who drives Craig to meet Raina?

3. What often freezes to the wall in the winter?

4. Craig lies about which of the following?

5. What is the name of Raina's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Craig and Raina find each other in the cafeteria?

2. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

3. What are Craig's thoughts about Laura and her disability?

4. What is Craig's opinion about what the teacher said?

5. What causes the boys to argue?

6. Discuss the issues faced by living in an old farmhouse.

7. Discuss Raina's family.

8. Describe the opening scene with the brothers?

9. What are Raina's thoughts about static? What is Craig's story?

10. What is the result of the boys' argument?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion is at the center of the book. Do you think that Thompson addressed the subject appropriately? Is it clear where the author stands on religion? Do you think that the book presents an unbiased view? Is the author "preachy?" Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Craig often thinks about running away. However, he does not run away, but realizes that he should be grateful for his family. Raina also talks about running away when her parents talk about getting a divorce. Later, Craig and Raina talk about running away together. Discuss running away. Is it a good or bad idea? Why doesn't anyone go through with it? What might happen to one who runs away?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the book, Craig is still uncertain about his beliefs. Craig tells Phil that he still believes in God but that there are too many contradictions in the church and the Bible. Examine the conversation between Craig and Phil. What does Craig'discovery regarding the contradictions in church and the Bible and how do they affect his beliefs.

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