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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. Craig offers to give which of the following to Raina as a present?

2. What item does Raina give to Craig as a gift?

3. Where is the youngest brother told to sleep?

4. What do the boys often pretend that they are involved in?

5. Craig's art can be considered a method of _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Craig's feelings about Raina when they kiss?

3. Describe the events at breakfast.

4. Discuss Raina's letters to Craig. What do they contain?

5. What is special about Christmas break?

6. How does Craig feel about church camp? How do Craig's feelings change over the years?

7. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

8. How does Craig feel about singing as a form of praise? What else does Craig offer?

9. Why does Craig feel guilty about his relationship with Phil?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Art is Craig's life. Ever since he and Phil were young children, they spent a great deal of time creating art. Give at least five examples in which art has played a major role in Craig's life. Discuss Craig's confusion about the direction of his art as well as his final decision.

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