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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. One of the kids at school refers to Ben as a _____.
(a) Idiot.
(b) Mongoloid.
(c) Stupid kid.
(d) Mental defective.

2. What does Raina's brother-in-law do for a living?
(a) Police officer.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Construction worker.

3. Craig's parents present the boys with a new ________.
(a) Bed.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Fan.
(d) TV.

4. The bullies are referred to as ____.
(a) Idiots.
(b) Losers.
(c) Troublemakers.
(d) Jerks.

5. What color paint does Craig reach for first?
(a) Grass green.
(b) Sky blue.
(c) Opaque white.
(d) Burnt sienna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Craig sleep with?

2. What is the name of Raina's oldest sister?

3. Raina takes Craig to another ____.

4. What image does Craig paint on Raina's wall?

5. How long was the baby at daycare?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Julie describe her day?

2. Discuss the presentation of the new bed to Phil and Craig. How do the boys respond?

3. What is Craig's response to Raina's thoughts?

4. What does Craig say about his arrival in Michigan?

5. How does Craig view Raina's popularity?

6. Judy has regrets about her past and expresses them to Raina. What are Judy's regrets?

7. How does Craig relate to the stories about Raina's childhood?

8. What does Raina say in the car that upsets Craig?

9. Describe the scene that takes place after Steve goes home for the night.

10. What is the structure of Raina's family?

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