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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's younger brother?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

2. What time does Craig wake up?
(a) 12 noon.
(b) 10 AM.
(c) 9 AM.
(d) 11 AM.

3. Raina and Craig admire the ____.
(a) Icicles.
(b) Birds.
(c) Shadows.
(d) Clouds.

4. Why is Craig often ridiculed?
(a) His mother is short.
(b) His mother is religious.
(c) His mother is ugly.
(d) His mother is disabled.

5. Craig is referred to as a(n) ______.
(a) Brainiac.
(b) Loser.
(c) Outsider.
(d) Nerd.

Short Answer Questions

1. Raina says the sermons are ____.

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

3. Steve talks to Craig about which of the following?

4. What does Craig burn?

5. Craig thinks of himself as a ____ person.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the scene with Raina and Ben in the kitchen.

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

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

4. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

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

6. What activity occurs that makes Craig feel bad about hanging out with Raina and her friends?

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

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

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

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

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