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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the main character?
(a) 13.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

2. Craig gets into trouble for ____.
(a) Skipping class.
(b) Writing a poem.
(c) Sleeping late.
(d) Talking back to a teacher.

3. Raina says the sermons are ____.
(a) Boring.
(b) Trivial.
(c) Lies.
(d) Vapid.

4. Who falls on the ice?
(a) Jock.
(b) Counselor.
(c) Craig.
(d) Raina.

5. Neither Craig nor Raina do which of the following:
(a) Sing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Curse.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. "When you are lost or are looking for someone suspected lost, the crowds of people form a threatening ______, undermining your every effort."

2. The kids at school say that Phil looks like he is ______.

3. The boys' father resembles which ethnicity?

4. What does Craig have for breakfast?

5. Craig often feels as if he is competing against:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What causes the boys to argue?

3. Discuss the conversation between Craig and Judy, Raina's mother.

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

5. Craig writes a poem as part of a class assignment. Why does Craig get into trouble? What is wrong with the poem?

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

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

8. How do the boys feel about winter?

9. Discuss the challenge undertaken by Craig and Phil each winter. Who is the winner?

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

(see the answer keys)

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